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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly Endicott College| University of San Diego | Roger Williams University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
USD | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
USD | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 81% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 4,397 students)
USD vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Roger Williams University?
- University of San Diego is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at USD than Roger Williams University ($53,810.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Roger Williams University ($36,008 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,294 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than University of San Diego (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 76.6% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($36,408 vs. $20,611)
USD vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Roger Williams University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $17,200 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $53,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/