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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $263 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or University of Akron?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 246.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,004.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Roberts Wesleyan College ($15,292 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 17.4% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($11,070 vs. $12,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 176.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($26,173 vs. $9,452)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 18 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,100)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,275 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,500)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/