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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 | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Roanoke College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 460 students)
Roanoke College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or Sweet Briar College?
- Roanoke College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Roanoke College than Sweet Briar College ($33,510.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Roanoke College ($28,408 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 7.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,250 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 195.2% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($36,176 vs. $12,254)
Roanoke College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 6 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Roanoke College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Roanoke College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and Roanoke College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and Roanoke College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/