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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $196 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 392.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Stony Brook University ($34,788.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($17,213 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 39.1% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($11,792 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Stony Brook University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 111.4% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($24,493 vs. $11,584)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 204 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $44,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,225)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($196 vs. $229)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/