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Xavier Randolph-Macon University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU JMU SU Denison| John Carroll University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,826 students)
JCU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Roanoke College?
- John Carroll University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at JCU than Roanoke College ($45,490.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than JCU ($29,169 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 16.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,200 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 18.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,176 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 35 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
JCU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Roanoke College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,200)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/