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Fisher Franciscan Nova FGCU UT SUNY Brockport BAC Florida Southern Flagler RIT University of St Thomas Messiah College| Roberts Wesleyan College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $231 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,573 students vs. 1,310 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or AMU?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 38.2% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Ave Maria University ($34,788.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($21,078 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 13.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,792 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($24,493 vs. $21,341)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 31 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at AMU (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than AMU (44.2%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or AMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AMU and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Ave Maria University (65% vs. 41%)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $203 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $22,428)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($229 vs. $231)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/