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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Providence?
- Providence College is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Providence than Roberts Wesleyan College ($56,980.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Providence ($23,341 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 40.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,792 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($30,971 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Providence? 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 Providence and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $23,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/