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Overview |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,775 students)
Roanoke College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or LGCNHS?
- Roanoke College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Roanoke College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($33,510.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than LGCNHS ($29,169 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 39.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,000 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 489.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($36,176 vs. $6,133)
Roanoke College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Roanoke College .
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Roanoke College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Roanoke College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $51,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/