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Overview |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $229 |
Diversity |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,573 students)
AU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- American University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at AU than Roberts Wesleyan College ($53,070.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than AU ($23,341 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 33.2% lower than costs at American University ($11,792 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than American University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($27,138 vs. $24,493)
AU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 185 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman AU 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 AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $24,250)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($229 vs. $250)
- More AU 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/