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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Roanoke College | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 1,826 students)
Roanoke College vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or Augusta University?
- Roanoke College is 386.2% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Roanoke College than Augusta University ($33,510.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Roanoke College ($13,572 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 53.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,998 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 302.2% larger than aid received Augusta University ($36,176 vs. $8,995)
Roanoke College vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 47 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Roanoke College vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Roanoke College.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $51,200)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/