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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Ship | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Ship?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 276.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.1% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,004.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Roberts Wesleyan College ($23,344 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 0.3% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($12,952 vs. $12,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 339.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($26,173 vs. $5,951)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 88 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Ship? 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 Ship and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,000 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/