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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| 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 |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 81% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 474.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam 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 Potsdam ($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 Potsdam than Roger Williams University ($15,310 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 11.6% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,600 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than SUNY College at Potsdam (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 77.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($20,611 vs. $11,632)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam 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-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam 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-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $13,900 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/