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Overview |
Xavier | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Xavier | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,826 students)
Xavier vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Roanoke College?
- Xavier University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Xavier than Roanoke College ($44,770.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Xavier ($29,169 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 11.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,820 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Xavier University ($36,176 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 19 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Xavier vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Roanoke College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Xavier 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 Xavier students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/