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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Endicott College BC Duke Salve Regina University Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon| Wake Forest University | Roger Williams University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 99% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,397 students)
Wake Forest vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Roger Williams University?
- Wake Forest University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Wake Forest than Roger Williams University ($61,012.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Roger Williams University ($26,197 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 2.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,294 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 163.1% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($54,233 vs. $20,611)
Wake Forest vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Roger Williams University (88% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $53,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roger Williams University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/