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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $229 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,573 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan University is 83.2% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($63,722.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($21,270 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 54.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,792 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 144.3% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($59,825 vs. $24,493)
Wesleyan University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University .
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,225)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($180 vs. $229)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/