Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Randolph-Macon JMU Stonehill College SU Quinnipiac Providence CNU Bentley Hollins College Merrimack Emmanuel College Liberty University| Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,360 | $34,820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,360 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,520 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,091 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,009 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,165 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 3,262 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,078 students vs. 1,835 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Roanoke College?
- Saint Anselm College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($45,360.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Saint Anselm College than Roanoke College ($45,360.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Saint Anselm College ($27,695 vs. $35,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roanoke College are 7.5% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($15,366 vs. $16,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($30,009 vs. $26,341)
Saint Anselm College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Saint Anselm College (78.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Roanoke College (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and Saint Anselm College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Saint Anselm College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/