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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $201 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Skidmore College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($61,132.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Skidmore College ($23,341 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 41% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($11,792 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Skidmore College (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 86.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($45,748 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 172 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (84% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $44,200)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $2,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,225)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/