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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Joseph's University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 42% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($49,410.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Saint Joseph's University ($23,341 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 29.6% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,792 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($29,822 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Saint Joseph's University (88.7%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($22,225 vs. $23,008)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/