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Brown University vs. Roger Williams University

Brown University (Providence, RI) and Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI) compared side by side. Brown University is a private nonprofit institution; Roger Williams University is a private nonprofit institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.

Brown University

Private nonprofit

Roger Williams University

Private nonprofit

Acceptance rate5%88%
Median earnings (10 yrs)$93,487$70,266
Graduation rate96%69%
Retention rate99%81%
Average net price$25,184$37,999
In-state tuition$71,412$44,418
Median student debt$11,428$26,940
SAT average1,5461,223
Enrollment7,2263,946

Brown University

Providence, RI

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Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.