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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $221 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Buffalo State College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 392.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($34,788.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Roberts Wesleyan College ($13,812 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 22% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,792 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 127.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,493 vs. $10,756)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 166 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $816 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,225)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($221 vs. $229)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/