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Overview |
Roanoke College | WLC | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Roanoke College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,086 students)
Roanoke College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or WLC?
- Roanoke College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Roanoke College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($33,510.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Roanoke College ($22,682 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 35% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,380 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 56.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,176 vs. $23,128)
Roanoke College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Roanoke College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 9 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Roanoke College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College or WLC? 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 WLC and Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $8,200 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/