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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $196 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 90.4% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at Kenyon than Roberts Wesleyan College ($66,240.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Kenyon ($23,341 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 15.4% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($11,792 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Kenyon College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 52% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($37,226 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 268 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,200)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,225)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($196 vs. $229)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/