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Overview |
Roger Williams University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Bristol, RI | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rwu.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roger Williams University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,632 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,632 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,294 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,964 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,611 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roger Williams University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,121 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 7,389 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roger Williams University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Roger Williams University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Roger Williams University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Roger Williams University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,470 students)
Roger Williams University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roger Williams University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Roger Williams University ($49,886.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Roger Williams University ($27,193 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 17.4% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,876 vs. $16,294)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 88.2% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($38,787 vs. $20,611)
Roger Williams University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roger Williams University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Roger Williams University .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Roger Williams University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roger Williams University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Roger Williams University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Roger Williams University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,000)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/