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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Brevard College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brevard College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,400 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,938 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,517 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,582 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,020 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1220 | 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 |
Brevard College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Brevard College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Brevard 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 787 students)
Brevard College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Roanoke College than Brevard College ($34,820.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brevard College than Roanoke College ($26,938 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 14.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,400 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 42.3% larger than aid received Brevard College ($26,341 vs. $18,517)
Brevard College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
Brevard College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Brevard College (69% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/