| RWU vs. Providence |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region I Universities #7 in Rhode Island Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in Federal Region I Universities #2 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 Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$42,666 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,848 |
| expensive$22,694 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,210 |
| Less$20,320 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$32,002 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier90.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.78% |
| Lower14.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.68% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,397 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,473 |
| Larger4,103 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,996 |
| Smaller294 | Graduate Student Population | Larger477 |
| Larger222 | Online Student Population | Smaller72 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,892) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,507) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 498 | Number of faculties | 480 |
| Higher$113,487 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,931 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.