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Overview |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,826 students)
Susquahanna vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Roanoke College?
- Susquehanna University is 62.5% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Susquahanna than Roanoke College ($54,440.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Roanoke College ($28,605 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 2.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,960 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($40,914 vs. $36,176)
Susquahanna vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Roanoke College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna 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/