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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $267 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Kent State?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 182.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Kent State University at Kent ($34,788.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Roberts Wesleyan College ($19,046 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 7.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,792 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Kent State University at Kent (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 156.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($24,493 vs. $9,539)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is the same at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Kent State (88%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,300)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,825)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($229 vs. $267)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/