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Overview |
Ithaca College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $229 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,573 students)
Ithaca College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Ithaca College is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Ithaca College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($48,126.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Ithaca College ($23,341 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 35.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,792 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($29,677 vs. $24,493)
Ithaca College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College .
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,750)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($229 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/