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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $274 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Oberlin than Roberts Wesleyan College ($61,106.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Oberlin ($23,341 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 56% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,792 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Roberts Wesleyan College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 43.1% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($35,040 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 290 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,900)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,579)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($229 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/