Roberts Wesleyan College vs Asbury University

Roberts Wesleyan College and Asbury University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Roberts Wesleyan, located in Rochester, New York, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Asbury University, nestled in Wilmore, Kentucky, stands out with its strong focus on Christian faith and values, fostering a vibrant spiritual community on campus. While Roberts Wesleyan excels in nursing and business programs, Asbury University shines in Bible and theology studies. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional academic offerings, to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your unique aspirations and goals.

	Asbury University	Roberts Wesleyan College
Overview
Location	Wilmore, Kentucky	Rochester, New York
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	79.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.4%	87.4%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1020 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	24 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		18.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	1,126	1,340
Total number of admissions given out	872	1,171
Admitted students who chose to enroll	263	207
Yield rate	30.2%	17.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,483	$49,162
Average net price	$23,604	$21,710
Tuition	$32,084	$33,130
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,882 Meal plan: $3,458	Room/dormitory: $6,888 Meal plan: $4,414
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,921	100.0% Average amount $23,704
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $5,361	68.0% Average amount $5,578
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $13,097	18.0% Average amount $11,144

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,472 Men 40.6% Women 59.4%	1,118 Men 31.5% Women 68.5%
Graduate students	248 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%	544 Men 18.6% Women 81.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.5%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,181	688
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Georgia Florida Indiana	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Theology Public Administration and Social Service	Health Professions Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	64.7%	63.6%
Dropout rate	13.8%	7.6%
Transferred out	20.5%	28.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,414 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $65,770 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,010 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $41,187 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,695 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $36,412 Religious/Sacred Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: $32,950 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,674 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: $30,963 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $22,439 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,814 Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,341 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,466 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $65,664 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,985 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $50,110 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,827 Year 2: $40,017 Year 3: $47,675 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,520 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,430 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,315 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,935 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,011 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,199 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,726 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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