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Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Randolph-Macon Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University| Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,826 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 117.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Roanoke College than Penn State Altoona ($33,510.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Roanoke College ($20,621 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 18.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,984 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 277.9% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($36,176 vs. $9,574)
Penn State Altoona vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 99 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Penn State Altoona vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona 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 Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Penn State Altoona (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $4,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/