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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 | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 518 students)
Roanoke College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or Northland College?
- Northland College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Northland College than Roanoke College ($39,719.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Roanoke College ($23,252 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 58.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,688 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 21.5% larger than aid received Northland College ($36,176 vs. $29,780)
Roanoke College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 26 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Roanoke College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or Northland 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 Northland College and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Northland College (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/