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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Harding University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech| Oklahoma Christian University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
OC | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OC | 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,826 students)
OC vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Roanoke College than Oklahoma Christian University ($33,510.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Roanoke College ($20,237 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 85.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,280 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 105.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($36,176 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 26 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
OC vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $9,400 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/