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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 | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | SVU | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Roanoke College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,053 students)
Roanoke College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or SVU?
- Roanoke College is 77.7% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Roanoke College than Southern Virginia University ($33,510.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Roanoke College ($23,274 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 67.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,150 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 341.8% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($36,176 vs. $8,188)
Roanoke College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 51 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Roanoke College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or SVU? 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 SVU and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Southern Virginia University (69% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $10,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/