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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $23,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $39,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 4,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 3,333 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 988/1258 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $266 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at PLU than Roberts Wesleyan College ($49,472.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($23,841 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 4.4% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($12,446 vs. $12,996)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College as Pacific Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($39,464 vs. $26,173)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 50 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming PLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or PLU? 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 PLU and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,575 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,800)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($229 vs. $266)
- More PLU 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/