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Providence, RI · Bristol, RI
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Roger Williams University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,027/yr | $37,999/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $25,530/yr | $29,778/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $26,940 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,443/yr | $30,087/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,088/yr | $33,623/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $31,803/yr | $37,318/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $35,464/yr | $40,792/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,800/yr | $17,112/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,200/yr | $13,070/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,958/yr | $4,509/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $60,314/yr | $61,950/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,419/yr | $44,418/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,419/yr | $44,418/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 72% | 56% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 890–1160 | 1140–1310 |
| SAT average | 1050 | 1223 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–27 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 20–26 | English 23–26 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,841 | 8,238 |
| Students accepted | 7,400 | 7,231 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,056 | 1,022 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,418/yr | $70,266/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,436–$63,933 | $49,055–$95,351 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 60% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 61% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 67% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $35,802/yr | $53,845/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 39% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 48% | 68% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,078/yr | $62,340/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Culinary & Personal Services 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Family & Consumer Sciences 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Legal Professions & Studies 12% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% |
| Most popular program | Culinary & Personal Services — 36% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Legal Professions & Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Family & Consumer Sciences — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $115,687/yr | Construction Management — $75,334/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.1% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,868 | 3,946 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 395 | 312 |
| Average professor pay | $10,624/mo | $13,293/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 42% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $41,456 | $103,564 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Providence, RI | Bristol, RI |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | No data reported | 1956 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Men | 37% | 48% |
| Women | 63% | 52% |
| White students | 59% | 70% |
| Black students | 11% | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 12% |
| Asian students | 3.7% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 3.7% | 8.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.8% | 7.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,658/yr | $17,170/yr |
| Endowment | $297.4M | $77.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,248 | 2,962 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $13,600/yr | $9,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,356/yr | $7,370/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 408 | 489 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.2M | $3.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.2M | $3.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $45,368 | $8,576 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.