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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 68% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Syracuse than Roberts Wesleyan College ($58,440.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Syracuse ($23,341 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 45.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($11,792 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Syracuse University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($34,737 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 128 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/