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CofC Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU PC Hollins College Coastal Carolina Liberty University GWU Longwood University Clemson| Charleston Southern University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,826 students)
CSU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Roanoke College than Charleston Southern University ($33,510.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Roanoke College ($17,536 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 36.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,250 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($36,176 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 62 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
CSU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Charleston Southern University (69% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $11,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,800)
- Roanoke College and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/