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Randolph-Macon Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University WPI| Penn State York | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | York, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 129.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Roanoke College than Penn State York ($33,510.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Roanoke College ($18,910 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 18.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,984 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Penn State York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 328.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($36,176 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 42 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Penn State York students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Penn State York vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Penn State York (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $4,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/