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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Denison?
- Denison University is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Denison than Roberts Wesleyan College ($60,000.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Denison ($23,341 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 22.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,792 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College as Denison University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 49% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($36,497 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Denison (22%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Denison? 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 Denison and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Denison University 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 $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/