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Overview |
PC | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 40% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Roanoke College?
- Presbyterian College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at PC than Roanoke College ($38,990.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Roanoke College ($21,571 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 36% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,300 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($36,176 vs. $34,379)
PC vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 10 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Presbyterian College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $3,500 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/