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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU University of Lynchburg Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech| Randolph College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 634 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,856 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,982 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,935 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,837 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 634 students)
Randolph vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Roanoke College than Randolph College ($34,820.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than Roanoke College ($20,856 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 29.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,890 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Randolph College ($26,341 vs. $22,982)
Randolph vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 78 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Roanoke College (80.1%)
Randolph vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph 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 Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Randolph College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,200)
- Roanoke College and Randolph graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Randolph graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/