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Overview |
Roanoke College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Roanoke College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,826 students)
Roanoke College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or Viterbo?
- Roanoke College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Roanoke College than Viterbo University ($33,510.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Roanoke College ($23,257 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 49.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,260 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 75.9% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($36,176 vs. $20,567)
Roanoke College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 2 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Roanoke College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Viterbo University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Roanoke College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Roanoke College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/