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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,004 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,004 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,202 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,173 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,314 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,022 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1250 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 1,619 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 12% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Wilkes than Roberts Wesleyan College ($40,308.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Wilkes ($24,202 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 23.2% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,996 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($28,507 vs. $26,173)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 14 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Wilkes University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/