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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Roanoke College?
- Agnes Scott College is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Agnes Scott College than Roanoke College ($45,456.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Roanoke College ($24,305 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 14.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,375 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($36,176 vs. $34,267)
Agnes Scott College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Agnes Scott College (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,600)
- Roanoke College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/