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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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 |
SUNY Cortland | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 96% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 81% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,397 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 474.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at Roger Williams University than SUNY College at Cortland ($40,632.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Roger Williams University ($18,304 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 19.6% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($13,620 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 120% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($20,611 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Roger Williams University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $5,700 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/