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Overview |
UNCG | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNCG | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,826 students)
UNCG vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 657.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Roanoke College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($33,510.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Roanoke College ($10,979 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 54.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,924 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 338.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($36,176 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 57 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
UNCG vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $12,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG 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 UNCG students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/