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Rochester, NY · Troy, NY
| Roberts Wesleyan University | Russell Sage College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,130/yr | $22,917/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,922/yr | $6,662/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,750 | $22,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,396/yr | $41,141/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,241/yr | $21,326/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,788/yr | $24,302/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,297/yr | $26,526/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $252/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,976/yr | $14,048/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,888/yr | $15,161/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,720/yr | $2,575/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,919/yr | $50,607/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,826/yr | $38,164/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,826/yr | $38,164/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 78% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 53% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 990–1305 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1170 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,314 | 1,655 |
| Students accepted | 1,022 | 1,261 |
| Students who enrolled | 211 | 190 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 14% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,031/yr | $58,316/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,301–$81,897 | $38,666–$76,636 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 71% | 67% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 56% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $56,275/yr | $51,139/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 44% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 53% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,991/yr | $52,727/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 26% · Education 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% | Health Professions 43% · Education 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 26% of degrees | Health Professions — 43% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 22% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $98,863/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $179,414/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,149 | 1,244 |
| Students per professor | 7 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 567 | 1,543 |
| Average professor pay | $7,175/mo | $6,600/mo |
| Full-time professors | 92% | 84% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $53,344 | $43,377 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Rochester, NY | Troy, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1866 | 1916 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.3% | 0.6% |
| Men | 34% | 33% |
| Women | 66% | 67% |
| White students | 65% | 57% |
| Black students | 15% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.3% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 5% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 27% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 14% | 2.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 27% | 9.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,214/yr | $9,669/yr |
| Endowment | $34.8M | $46.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 618 | 715 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,090/yr | $6,430/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,906/yr | $7,361/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Free Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 408 | 321 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.4M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.1M | $2.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.1M | $3.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $14,272 | $44,989 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.