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Overview |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | CBU | ||
| 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,934 students)
Roger Williams University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or CBU?
- Roger Williams University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Roger Williams University than Christian Brothers University ($40,632.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Roger Williams University ($18,612 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 59.4% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($10,220 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($26,964 vs. $20,611)
Roger Williams University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than CBU (87.5%)
Roger Williams University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or CBU? 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 CBU and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Christian Brothers University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $2,400 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Roger Williams University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Roger Williams University 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 CBU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/