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Overview |
Asbury University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Asbury 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Roanoke College than Asbury University ($33,510.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Roanoke College ($21,506 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 77.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,636 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 45.4% larger than aid received Asbury University ($36,176 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 9 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Roanoke College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University 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/