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Overview |
Roger Williams University | CUW | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 4,397 students)
Roger Williams University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or CUW?
- Roger Williams University is 24% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Roger Williams University than Concordia University Wisconsin ($40,632.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Roger Williams University ($24,485 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 34% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($12,160 vs. $16,294)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University as Concordia University Wisconsin (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 13.9% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($23,477 vs. $20,611)
Roger Williams University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than CUW (70.4%)
Roger Williams University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or CUW? 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 CUW and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $6,900 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW 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/