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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $229 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 1,619 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 3,611.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 410.7% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Fitchburg State University ($36,004.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($15,820 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 9.5% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,996 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 200.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($26,173 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 74 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Fitchburg State vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Fitchburg State University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $44,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $460 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,225 vs. $22,685)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($229 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/