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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University Randolph-Macon JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary SU CNU| Liberty University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 0% |
Students |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,826 students)
Liberty University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Roanoke College than Liberty University ($33,510.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Liberty University ($29,169 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 24.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,350 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 190.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($36,176 vs. $12,471)
Liberty University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 22 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Liberty University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Liberty University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Liberty University (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/