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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Vassar | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 57% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $163 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Vassar | ||
| 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 83.5% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Vassar than Roberts Wesleyan College ($63,840.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Vassar ($23,341 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 40.4% lower than costs at Vassar College ($11,792 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Vassar College (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 104.9% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($50,193 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 338 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $44,200)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $6,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $22,225)
- Vassar graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($163 vs. $229)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/