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Randolph-Macon Wooster Denison JMU Muhlenberg College Ursinus College SU Bucknell Pitt CNU Hollins College Duquesne University| Allegheny College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allegheny College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Roanoke College?
- Allegheny College is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Allegheny College than Roanoke College ($54,300.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Allegheny College ($27,695 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 11.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,796 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 62% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($42,682 vs. $26,341)
Allegheny College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Roanoke College (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Roanoke College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/