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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason USD Elon Virginia Tech| Augustana University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,150 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,150 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,470 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,280 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,925 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,330 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,973 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1290 | 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 |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 1,835 students)
Augustana University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or Roanoke College?
- Augustana University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Augustana University than Roanoke College ($38,150.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Roanoke College ($25,280 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 62.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,470 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 6% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($27,925 vs. $26,341)
Augustana University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 72 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Augustana University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Augustana University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,800)
- Roanoke College and Augustana University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Augustana University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/