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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Franciscan Mason Nova Elon| Roanoke College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | AMU | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,310 students)
Roanoke College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or AMU?
- Roanoke College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Roanoke College than Ave Maria University ($33,510.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Roanoke College ($21,078 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 14.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,402 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 69.5% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($36,176 vs. $21,341)
Roanoke College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 6 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than AMU (44.2%)
Roanoke College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or AMU? 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 AMU and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Ave Maria University (69% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/