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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU Old Dominion ETSU Concord University Notre Dame College Liberty University| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Skyline College Roanoke | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 13 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | skyline.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $14,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,419 | $14,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,919 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,923 | $19,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,299 | $5,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 835 | - | ||
| Admitted | 631 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $206 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | - | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Skyline College-Roanoke based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 13 students)
UVa-Wise vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or Skyline College-Roanoke?
- Skyline College Roanoke is 134.9% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($14,190.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at UVa-Wise than Skyline College Roanoke ($25,419.00 vs. $14,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Skyline College-Roanoke ($9,923 vs. $19,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skyline College Roanoke are 44.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($8,250 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skyline College Roanoke than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 157.8% larger than aid received Skyline College Roanoke ($14,299 vs. $5,547)
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise or Skyline College-Roanoke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skyline College-Roanoke or UVa-Wise .
UVa-Wise vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise or Skyline College-Roanoke? 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 Skyline College-Roanoke and UVa-Wise.
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $11,600 more per year than Skyline College-Roanoke graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $30,500)
- Skyline College Roanoke students graduate with a $827 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,827)
- Skyline College-Roanoke graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($206 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skyline College-Roanoke students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/