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Overview |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,826 students)
Roanoke College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at SU than Roanoke College ($33,790.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Roanoke College ($26,143 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 36.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,230 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 54.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($36,176 vs. $23,467)
Roanoke College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 87 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Roanoke College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or SU? 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 SU and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Shenandoah University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $2,900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/