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Fisher Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill SUNY Brockport UNCW UNCG| Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Meredith than Roberts Wesleyan College ($42,420.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($23,259 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 6.4% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,792 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 21.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($29,825 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 31 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Meredith College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/