- Roger Williams University (RWU) is a private school while Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Rhode Island.
- RWU has more expensive tuition of $42,666 than RIC ($26,519).
- RIC has tighter acceptance rate of 73.59% than RWU (82.29%).
- RWU has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than RIC (990).
- RIC is larger with 5,787 students than RWU (4,397 students).
Roger Williams University View More Rivals | Rhode Island College View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #6 in Rhode Island |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bristol, RI | Location | Providence, RI |
RWU| Known as | RIC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $10,986 Rhode Island residents $26,519 out-of-state |
| $22,694 | Graduate | $9,788 Rhode Island residents $18,230 out-of-state |
| $20,320 | Financial Aid | $6,629 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 82.29% | Acceptance Rate | 73.59% |
| 14.50% | Yield | 29.16% |
| 1,200 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 990 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,397 | Total Students | 5,787 |
| 4,103 | Undergraduate | 4,719 |
| 294 | Graduate | 1,068 |
| 222 | Online Enrollment | 241 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $56,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| 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 Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,892) $9,138 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 888) $7,409 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $5,980 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 192 Full-time 306 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 319 Full-time 294 Part-time |
| 757 Full-time 403 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 797 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $112,343 for Faculties $62,782 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,871 for Faculties $67,212 Part-time |