- Both Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Roger Williams University (RWU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Rhode Island.
- RWU has more expensive tuition of $42,666 than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($40,408).
- RWU has tighter acceptance rate of 82.29% than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (87.53%).
- RWU has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (1,080).
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence is larger with 4,566 students than RWU (4,397 students).
Johnson & Wales University-Providence View More Rivals | Roger Williams University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #8 in Rhode Island |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Providence, RI | Location | Bristol, RI |
| Known as | RWU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,408 | Undergraduate | $42,666 |
| $15,156 | Graduate | $22,694 |
| $24,162 | Financial Aid | $20,320 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 87.53% | Acceptance Rate | 82.29% |
| 12.92% | Yield | 14.50% |
| 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,566 | Total Students | 4,397 |
| 4,158 | Undergraduate | 4,103 |
| 408 | Graduate | 294 |
| 88 | Online Enrollment | 222 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $42,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,271) $12,637 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,892) $9,138 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 260 Full-time 212 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 192 Full-time 306 Part-time |
| 908 Full-time 278 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 757 Full-time 403 Part-time |
| $88,232 for Faculties $70,274 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,343 for Faculties $62,782 Part-time |