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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 81% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,397 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 179.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Roger Williams University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($40,632.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Roger Williams University ($17,123 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,294 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as Roger Williams University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 85.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($20,611 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/