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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| The University of Tennessee | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Roanoke 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,826 students)
Tennessee vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 195.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Roanoke College than The University of Tennessee ($33,510.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Roanoke College ($21,880 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 26.5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,150 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 241.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($36,176 vs. $10,593)
Tennessee vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 122 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than The University of Tennessee (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $5,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,200)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/