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Overview |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 880 students)
Roger Williams University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Bennington than Roger Williams University ($60,648.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Roger Williams University ($32,497 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 8.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,294 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 138.6% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($49,183 vs. $20,611)
Roger Williams University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Roger Williams University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Roger Williams University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/