| RWU vs. Brown |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region I Universities #7 in Rhode Island Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #1 in Rhode Island Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$42,666 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,230 |
| cheaper$22,694 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$67,006 |
| Less$20,320 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$52,652 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier90.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5.06% |
| Lower14.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable67.02% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,397 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,189 |
| Smaller4,103 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,639 |
| Smaller294 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,550 |
| Larger222 | Online Student Population | Smaller207 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,892) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,196) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,472) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 498 | Number of faculties | 995 |
| Lower$113,487 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$152,546 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.