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Overview |
EMU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
EMU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 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 |
EMU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
EMU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EMU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Roanoke College?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at EMU than Roanoke College ($40,590.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Roanoke College ($23,783 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 25.5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,240 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($36,176 vs. $30,460)
EMU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 83 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
EMU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $7,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/