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Providence, RI · Bristol, RI
| Providence College | Roger Williams University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $48,523/yr | $37,999/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $28,152/yr | $29,778/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,940 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,835/yr | $30,087/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,296/yr | $33,623/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $33,169/yr | $37,318/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $56,699/yr | $40,792/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,840/yr | $17,112/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,800/yr | $13,070/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,150/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,540/yr | $4,509/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $80,466/yr | $61,950/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $63,550/yr | $44,418/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $63,550/yr | $44,418/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 56% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 51% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1250–1390 | 1140–1310 |
| SAT average | 1346 | 1223 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–32 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 28–34 · Math 26–32 | English 23–26 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,469 | 8,238 |
| Students accepted | 6,075 | 7,231 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,197 | 1,022 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 22% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | 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 | 86% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 94% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $87,054/yr | $70,266/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $63,919–$122,404 | $49,055–$95,351 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 87% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 74% | 67% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 86% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $69,326/yr | $53,845/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 90% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 83% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 88% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 83% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 82% | 68% |
| Students who transfer out | 12% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $73,021/yr | $62,340/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 42% · Social Sciences 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Legal Professions & Studies 12% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 42% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Legal Professions & Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $73,619/yr | Construction Management — $75,334/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,229 | 3,946 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 430 | 312 |
| Average professor pay | $12,190/mo | $13,293/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 42% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $121,852 | $103,564 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Providence, RI | Bristol, RI |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1917 | 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 | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Men | 46% | 48% |
| Women | 54% | 52% |
| White students | 79% | 70% |
| Black students | 2.4% | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.8% | 12% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 4% | 8.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 15% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,553/yr | $17,170/yr |
| Endowment | $352.8M | $77.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,356 | 2,962 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,870/yr | $9,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,280/yr | $7,370/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | 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 I without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 413 | 489 |
| Athletic scholarships | $13.6M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $58.7M | $3.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $58.7M | $3.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $843,472 | $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). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.