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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,903 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,980 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,980 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,332 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,000 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,490 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,638 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1280 | 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 |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,826 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Roanoke College than Southern Adventist University ($33,510.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Roanoke College ($24,332 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 84.5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,330 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 158.4% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($36,176 vs. $14,000)
Southern Adventist University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Southern Adventist University (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/