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Overview |
Hamline University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Hamline University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,826 students)
Hamline University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Roanoke College?
- Hamline University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Hamline University than Roanoke College ($45,540.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Roanoke College ($23,021 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 37% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,213 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Hamline University ($36,176 vs. $33,013)
Hamline University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 35 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Hamline University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Hamline University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/