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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at St. Bona than Roberts Wesleyan College ($38,950.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than St. Bona ($24,202 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 15.4% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,996 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($27,508 vs. $26,173)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 1 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/