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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Longwood University Penn State Altoona Mary Washington College Mason Elon| Penn State Mont Alto | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Mont Alto | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Mont Alto, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 670 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Mont Alto | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,124 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Mont Alto | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 619 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 Mont Alto | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Mont Alto | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 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 Mont Alto | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Mont Alto | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Mont Alto | 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Penn State Mont Alto based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 670 students)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Mont Alto or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 142.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Mont Alto for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Roanoke College than Penn State Mont Alto ($33,510.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than Roanoke College ($19,838 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Mont Alto are 25.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,254 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Penn State Mont Alto (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 296.5% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($36,176 vs. $9,124)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 137 points higher than at Penn State Mont Alto (955)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Mont Alto (21)
- Penn State Mont Alto has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Penn State Mont Alto (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Mont Alto earn on average $4,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- Penn State Mont Alto students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto 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/