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Overview |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 1,573 students)
Suffolk University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Suffolk University is 23% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Suffolk University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($42,790.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Suffolk University ($23,341 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 56.7% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($11,792 vs. $18,482)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University as Roberts Wesleyan College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($27,856 vs. $24,493)
Suffolk University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 43 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Suffolk University (86.8%)
Suffolk University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Suffolk University (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/