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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | WVU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $248 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or WVU?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 273.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than West Virginia University ($36,004.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($13,691 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 6.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($12,996 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than West Virginia University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 120.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($26,173 vs. $11,893)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 11 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or WVU? 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 WVU and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than West Virginia University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,776 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $24,001)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($229 vs. $248)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/