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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Boise State Longwood University Idaho Mary Washington College Mason Elon| The College of Idaho | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Roanoke College?
- The College of Idaho is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at C of I than Roanoke College ($33,825.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Roanoke College ($24,075 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 42% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,820 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 51.5% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($36,176 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or C of I .
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than The College of Idaho (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $5,500 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,700)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $1,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,995 vs. $27,000)
- C of I graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former C of I students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/