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Overview |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,826 students)
Cedarville University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Roanoke College?
- Cedarville University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Cedarville University than Roanoke College ($34,498.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Roanoke College ($25,462 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 82.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,400 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 84.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,176 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 77 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Cedarville University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/