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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Arcadia than Roberts Wesleyan College ($47,590.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Arcadia ($24,202 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 25% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,996 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($34,234 vs. $26,173)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 37 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Arcadia University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/