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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Berea College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,300 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,300 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,742 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,020 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,298 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,217 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 545 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1136/1298 | 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 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,433 students)
Berea College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or Roanoke College?
- Berea College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Berea College than Roanoke College ($44,300.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than Roanoke College ($2,020 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 98.5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($7,742 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berea College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($55,298 vs. $36,176)
Berea College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Berea College .
- The average SAT score at Berea College (1117) is 25 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Berea College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Berea College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Berea College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea 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 Berea College.
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $21,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($5,800 vs. $27,000)
- Berea College graduates are paying $220 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($59 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/