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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Roanoke College | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 965 students)
Roanoke College vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or MBBC?
- Roanoke College is 90.8% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Roanoke College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($33,510.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Roanoke College ($22,858 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 83.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,380 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 352.9% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($36,176 vs. $7,988)
Roanoke College vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Roanoke College .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Roanoke College vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $15,800 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/