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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 71% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $253 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 74.1% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at U of R than Roberts Wesleyan College ($60,550.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than U of R ($23,341 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 54.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($11,792 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Rochester (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 62.1% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($39,715 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than U of R (38.9%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or U of R? 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 U of R and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (83% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $26,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,275 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($22,225 vs. $24,500)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($229 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/