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Overview |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Park University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 4,397 students)
Park University vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 232.2% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.2% higher at Roger Williams University than Park University ($40,632.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Roger Williams University ($15,858 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 95.6% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($8,330 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Park University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 192.6% larger than aid received Park University ($20,611 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Park University .
Park University vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park University or Roger Williams University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Roger Williams University and Park University.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Park University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/