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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College NDSU Mason Elon Virginia Tech| University of Mary | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Umary | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 1,826 students)
Umary vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Roanoke College than University of Mary ($33,510.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Roanoke College ($18,369 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 86.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,220 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 170.6% larger than aid received University of Mary ($36,176 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Umary .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 26 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Umary vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than University of Mary (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $700 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $51,200)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/