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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
George Washington | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 11% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,573 students)
George Washington vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- George Washington University is 78.5% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at George Washington than Roberts Wesleyan College ($62,110.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than George Washington ($23,341 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 33.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,792 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than George Washington University (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 43.9% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($35,257 vs. $24,493)
George Washington vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 227 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $36,300 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,737 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($22,225 vs. $24,962)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/