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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| High Point University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 40% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,826 students)
HPU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Roanoke College?
- High Point University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at HPU than Roanoke College ($36,636.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than HPU ($29,169 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roanoke College are 7.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($15,366 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 91.1% larger than aid received High Point University ($36,176 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 21 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $9,200 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/