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Randolph-Macon Benedictine College JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College AMU Mason Elon| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franciscan | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Franciscan | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,826 students)
Franciscan vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Roanoke College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($33,510.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Roanoke College ($25,310 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 63.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,390 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 115.6% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($36,176 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 73 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Roanoke College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/