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Overview |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,826 students)
Roanoke College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or VCU?
- Roanoke College is 169% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at VCU than Roanoke College ($33,726.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Roanoke College ($21,294 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 25.1% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,279 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 187.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,176 vs. $12,583)
Roanoke College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 5 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Roanoke College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or VCU? 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 VCU and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $3,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/