- Both Roger Williams University (RWU) and Bryant University are private.
- Both schools are located in Rhode Island.
- Bryant University has more expensive tuition of $51,169 than RWU ($42,666).
- Bryant University has tighter acceptance rate of 72.98% than RWU (82.29%).
- Bryant University has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than RWU (1,200).
- RWU is larger with 4,397 students than Bryant University (3,536 students).
Roger Williams University View More Rivals | Bryant University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #5 in Rhode Island |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bristol, RI | Location | Smithfield, RI |
RWU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,666 | Undergraduate | $51,169 |
| $22,694 | Graduate | $49,960 |
| $20,320 | Financial Aid | $23,902 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $80 graduate |
| 82.29% | Acceptance Rate | 72.98% |
| 14.50% | Yield | 16.88% |
| 1,200 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,397 | Total Students | 3,536 |
| 4,103 | Undergraduate | 3,204 |
| 294 | Graduate | 332 |
| 222 | Online Enrollment | 87 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $56,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $77,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,892) $9,138 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,974) $10,104 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,747 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 192 Full-time 306 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 170 Full-time 131 Part-time |
| 757 Full-time 403 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 658 Full-time 144 Part-time |
| $112,343 for Faculties $62,782 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,757 for Faculties $69,729 Part-time |