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Overview |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,826 students)
Louisville vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 171.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Roanoke College than University of Louisville ($33,510.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Roanoke College ($19,327 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 44% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,668 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 196.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($36,176 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 67 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Louisville vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than University of Louisville (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/