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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Fisher VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Roberts Wesleyan College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or SU?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Shenandoah University ($34,788.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than SU ($23,341 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 5% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($11,230 vs. $11,792)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,493 vs. $23,467)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 62 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SU (80.4%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or SU? 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 SU and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Shenandoah University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,775 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/