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Randolph-Macon Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University BAC CSU Longwood University| Gardner Webb University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
GWU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,826 students)
GWU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Roanoke College than Gardner Webb University ($33,510.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Roanoke College ($22,339 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 42.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,770 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 49.9% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($36,176 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 115 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Gardner Webb University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $10,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/