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Overview |
Kentucky | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 |
Kentucky | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,826 students)
Kentucky vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 191.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Roanoke College than University of Kentucky ($33,510.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Roanoke College ($18,693 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 4.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,676 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 156.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($36,176 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 51 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Kentucky vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than University of Kentucky (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $200 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/