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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JMU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 33% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $216 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or JMU?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 352.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than James Madison University ($34,788.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($18,274 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 2.1% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,792 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than James Madison University (97% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 143% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,493 vs. $10,081)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 67 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming JMU 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 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than JMU (78.3%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or JMU? 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 JMU and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $44,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $22,225)
- JMU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($216 vs. $229)
- More JMU 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/