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Overview |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Roger Williams University than Thomas College ($40,632.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Roger Williams University ($22,070 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 35.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($11,998 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($20,732 vs. $20,611)
Thomas College vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College 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 Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Roger Williams University (91%)
Thomas College vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Thomas College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $41,000)
- Roger Williams University and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Thomas College 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/