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Overview |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $214 |
Diversity |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 656 students)
U of R vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Wilberforce University?
- University of Rochester is 403.7% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.7% higher at U of R than Wilberforce University ($60,550.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than U of R ($14,070 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 160.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($7,000 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 323.4% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($39,715 vs. $9,380)
U of R vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Wilberforce University has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Wilberforce University (83% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $34,800 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($20,750 vs. $24,500)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($214 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/