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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University MCA Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech| Christian Brothers University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CBU | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,826 students)
CBU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Roanoke College?
- Christian Brothers University is 6% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at CBU than Roanoke College ($35,520.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Roanoke College ($18,612 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 50.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,220 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($36,176 vs. $26,964)
CBU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 13 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming CBU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
CBU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Christian Brothers University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $600 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,600)
- Roanoke College and CBU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and CBU 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 CBU 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/