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Old Dominion Fisher BC Regent University SUNY Brockport Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg RIT CNU McDaniel College Messiah College| Roberts Wesleyan College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | VWC | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,573 students vs. 1,538 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at VWC than Roberts Wesleyan College ($36,010.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($23,046 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 6.5% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($11,070 vs. $11,792)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($27,568 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 85 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than VWC (81.4%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or VWC? 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 VWC and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $2,500 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,700)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/