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Overview |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 242.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Roger Williams University than Plymouth State University ($40,632.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Roger Williams University ($20,321 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 38% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($11,810 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 122% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($20,611 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth 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 Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Roger Williams University (91%)
Plymouth vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is the same as at Roger Williams University (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $42,200)
- Roger Williams University and Plymouth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Plymouth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/