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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or SUNY Cortland?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 392.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than SUNY College at Cortland ($34,788.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Roberts Wesleyan College ($18,304 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 15.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($11,792 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than SUNY College at Cortland (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 161.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($24,493 vs. $9,369)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $3,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,200)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $725 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,225)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/