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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | UB | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $201 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or UB?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 392.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than University at Buffalo ($34,788.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Roberts Wesleyan College ($18,524 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 37.5% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($11,792 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than University at Buffalo (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 187.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($24,493 vs. $8,521)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 106 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming UB students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman UB 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 UB (67.7%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or UB? 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 UB and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $14,200 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $44,200)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,225)
- UB graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/