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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 71% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $277 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($34,788.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($21,968 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 10.1% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($11,792 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Penn State Erie Behrend College (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 152.9% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($24,493 vs. $9,685)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 13 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.4%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,593 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,818)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($229 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/