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