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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee UCLA Mason UT Austin Maryland| Roanoke College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | UVA | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Roanoke College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 1,826 students)
Roanoke College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or UVA?
- Roanoke College is 97.3% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at UVA than Roanoke College ($51,870.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Roanoke College ($19,469 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 19.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,890 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 34.9% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($36,176 vs. $26,818)
Roanoke College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 272 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming UVA students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than UVA (18.7%)
Roanoke College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or UVA? 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 UVA and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Roanoke College (94% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $26,000 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $51,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/