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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $204 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Mason?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 255.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Mason than Roberts Wesleyan College ($35,377.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($18,479 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 11.3% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,792 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than George Mason University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 127.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,493 vs. $10,760)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 86 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mason (90%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Mason? 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 Mason and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than George Mason University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $2,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,225)
- Mason graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($204 vs. $229)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/