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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Randolph-Macon Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion| Roanoke College | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | WVU | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Roanoke College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,826 students)
Roanoke College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or WVU?
- Roanoke College is 258% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Roanoke College than West Virginia University ($33,510.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Roanoke College ($12,202 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 32.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,618 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 209.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($36,176 vs. $11,685)
Roanoke College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 14 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Roanoke College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or WVU? 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 WVU and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than West Virginia University (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $600 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/