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Randolph-Macon St. Bona Le Moyne College UB JMU SU SUNY at Geneseo CNU Hollins College Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College Liberty University| Saint John Fisher College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,826 students)
Fisher vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Roanoke College?
- Saint John Fisher College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Fisher than Roanoke College ($36,748.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Roanoke College ($28,312 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 12.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,666 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 63.3% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($36,176 vs. $22,155)
Fisher vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 5 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Fisher students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Roanoke College (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $400 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/