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Bristol, RI · Newport, RI
| Roger Williams University | Salve Regina University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $37,999/yr | $36,967/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $29,778/yr | $26,939/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,940 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $30,087/yr | $30,844/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $33,623/yr | $31,264/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $37,318/yr | $34,374/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $40,792/yr | $39,244/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,112/yr | $18,550/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,070/yr | $15,340/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,509/yr | $3,886/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $61,950/yr | $70,630/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,418/yr | $50,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,418/yr | $50,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 15% |
| Students taking federal loans | 56% | 70% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1140–1310 | 1160–1330 |
| SAT average | 1223 | 1232 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | 26–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–26 · Math 21–27 | English 26–33 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,238 | 5,697 |
| Students accepted | 7,231 | 3,983 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,022 | 552 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 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 | 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 69% | 77% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $70,266/yr | $72,975/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $49,055–$95,351 | $49,047–$101,056 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 78% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 63% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 68% |
| Asian students graduating | 56% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,845/yr | $55,027/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 84% |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 72% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 73% |
| First-gen students who finish | 68% | 77% |
| Low-income students who finish | 68% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $62,340/yr | $58,800/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Legal Professions & Studies 12% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Health Professions 16% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Legal Professions & Studies — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Construction Management — $75,334/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $78,876/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 9.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,946 | 2,121 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 312 | 656 |
| Average professor pay | $13,293/mo | $9,135/mo |
| Full-time professors | 42% | 95% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $103,564 | $96,000 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Bristol, RI | Newport, RI |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1956 | 1934 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.4% | 3% |
| Men | 48% | 30% |
| Women | 52% | 70% |
| White students | 70% | 74% |
| Black students | 4% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 11% |
| Asian students | 2% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 8.5% | 4% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 20% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 8.7% | 2.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,170/yr | $10,870/yr |
| Endowment | $77.4M | $92.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,962 | 1,284 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,320/yr | $10,160/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,370/yr | $7,340/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| 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 | Yes | 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 | No | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| 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 with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 489 | 605 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.6M | $5.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.7M | $5.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $8,576 | $52,668 |
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.