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Randolph-Macon Penn State JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University UHart CCSU Longwood University Monmouth University Mary Washington College| University of Saint Joseph | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 1,826 students)
USJ vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Roanoke College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at USJ than Roanoke College ($42,050.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Roanoke College ($25,860 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 16.1% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,240 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 27.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($36,176 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 160 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates of University of Saint Joseph and Roanoke College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($51,200 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/