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Overview |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $229 |
Diversity |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UD | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,573 students)
UD vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 160.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at UD than Roberts Wesleyan College ($35,890.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Roberts Wesleyan College ($18,044 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,792 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Delaware (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 97.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($24,493 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 131 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming UD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $17,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,978 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($22,225 vs. $24,203)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($229 vs. $250)
- More UD 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/