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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 69.2% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Roanoke College than Emmaus Bible College ($33,510.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Roanoke College ($15,521 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 69.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,050 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 143.5% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($36,176 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 23 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/