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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Roanoke College?
- Wittenberg University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Roanoke College ($42,260.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Roanoke College ($22,912 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 36.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,280 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 10.9% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($36,176 vs. $32,632)
Wittenberg University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Roanoke College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,300)
- Roanoke College and Wittenberg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University 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/