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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $278 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at JCU than Roberts Wesleyan College ($45,490.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than JCU ($23,341 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 11.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,792 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($30,415 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 60 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than JCU (82.4%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or JCU? 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 JCU and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,714 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,939)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($229 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/