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Wingate University Randolph-Macon UNC Charlotte JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College GWU Elon| Queens University of Charlotte | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 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 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Queens | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Queens University of Charlotte is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (1,873 students vs. 1,826 students)
Queens vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Roanoke College?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Queens than Roanoke College ($39,030.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Queens ($29,169 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Queens University of Charlotte are 9.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,026 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 44% larger than aid received Queens University of Charlotte ($36,176 vs. $25,123)
Queens vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 28 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Queens students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,100)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens 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/