Emerson Boston vs Roger Williams University (RWU)

Emerson College and Roger Williams University, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Emerson College, located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is renowned for its strong focus on the arts, communication, and performing arts, while Roger Williams University, situated in Bristol, Rhode Island, emphasizes experiential learning, liberal arts, and professional studies. With acceptance rates of 49% and 73%, respectively, both universities provide opportunities for students with diverse academic backgrounds. Emerson College boasts a vibrant student body, with 3,900 undergraduates representing 49 states and 70 countries, while Roger Williams University's 4,000 undergraduates come from 38 states and 40 countries. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Emerson College	Roger Williams University
Overview
Location	Boston, Massachusetts	Bristol, Rhode Island
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	87.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	45.3%	91.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1200 - 1400	N/A
ACT range	28 - 32	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	28.0%
Students submitting ACT score	12.0%
Total number of applicants	11,568	8,163
Total number of admissions given out	5,238	7,427
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,058	1,003
Yield rate	20.2%	13.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$73,450	$55,774
Average net price	$48,842	$36,537
Tuition	$51,264	$39,264
Room & board	$19,144	Room/dormitory: $9,048 Meal plan: $6,964
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	80.0% Average amount $25,433	100.0% Average amount $20,225
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $5,314	68.0% Average amount $3,862
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $28,643	25.0% Average amount $21,353

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,117 Men 35.6% Women 64.4%	4,207 Men 50.3% Women 49.7%
Graduate students	1,783 Men 12.4% Women 87.6%	322 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	85.3%
International students	12.4%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,583	2,992
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California New York New Jersey Connecticut Florida	Mississippi Connecticut Rhode Island New York New Hampshire

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions Communication and Journalism English Language and Literature Education	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Architecture Legal Profession Education
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	78.8%	70.3%
Dropout rate	20.5%	4.4%
Transferred out	N/A	24.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,751 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $62,323 Marketing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,791 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $59,256 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,510 Year 2: $44,327 Year 3: $53,692 Communication and Media Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,045 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $50,740 Publishing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,317 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $48,728 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,632 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,462 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,675 Year 2: $38,953 Year 3: $45,255 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,872 Year 2: $40,140 Year 3: $43,252 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,439 Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: $42,141 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: $41,506	Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,169 Year 2: $68,618 Year 3: $77,956 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,538 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $75,485 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,964 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $72,394 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,912 Year 2: $62,154 Year 3: $68,684 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,141 Year 2: $51,607 Year 3: $67,010 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $48,000 Year 2: $53,219 Year 3: $63,422 Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,522 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $62,148 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,968 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $59,897 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,654 Year 2: $48,600 Year 3: $54,833 Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,588 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $54,118

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