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Randolph-Macon Cabrini College JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Temple Messiah College Longwood University Arcadia Cairn| Eastern University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,826 students)
Eastern University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Roanoke College?
- Eastern University is 7% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Eastern University than Roanoke College ($35,864.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Roanoke College ($26,669 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 23.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,424 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 41.6% larger than aid received Eastern University ($36,176 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 66 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Eastern University (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/