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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Gannon University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($36,865.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($23,942 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 20.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,996 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Gannon University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 5% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($27,483 vs. $26,173)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 32 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/