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Overview |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,835 students)
Alvernia University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Roanoke College?
- Alvernia University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Alvernia University than Roanoke College ($41,060.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Roanoke College ($26,166 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 1.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($15,090 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($28,611 vs. $26,341)
Alvernia University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 94 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Alvernia University (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- Roanoke College and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Alvernia 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 Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/