- Both Roger Williams University (RWU) and Providence College are private.
- Both schools are located in Rhode Island.
- Providence College has more expensive tuition of $60,848 than RWU ($42,666).
- Providence College has tighter acceptance rate of 51.52% than RWU (82.29%).
- Providence College has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than RWU (1,200).
- Providence College is larger with 4,473 students than RWU (4,397 students).
Roger Williams University View More Rivals | Providence College View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #3 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 2 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $60,848 |
| $22,694 | Graduate | $12,210 |
| $20,320 | Financial Aid | $32,002 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 82.29% | Acceptance Rate | 51.52% |
| 14.50% | Yield | 18.35% |
| 1,200 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,397 | Total Students | 4,473 |
| 4,103 | Undergraduate | 3,996 |
| 294 | Graduate | 477 |
| 222 | Online Enrollment | 72 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $56,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,400 |
| 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: 3,507) $9,540 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 192 Full-time 306 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 303 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| 757 Full-time 403 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 862 Full-time 240 Part-time |
| $112,343 for Faculties $62,782 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,716 for Faculties $84,792 Part-time |