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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| La Roche College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | SU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
LRC | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
LRC | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
LRC | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LRC | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at SU than La Roche College ($33,790.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than SU ($24,233 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 14.7% lower than costs at La Roche College ($11,230 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 12% larger than aid received La Roche College ($23,467 vs. $20,948)
LRC vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 66 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than SU (80.4%)
LRC vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC or SU? 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 SU and LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Shenandoah University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,000 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/