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Randolph-Macon Drexel JMU SU CNU Saint Joseph's University Hollins College Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MCPHS Liberty University Rutgers Longwood University| University of the Sciences | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USciences | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
USciences | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USciences | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
USciences | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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 the Sciences is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,826 students)
USciences vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Roanoke College than University of the Sciences ($33,510.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roanoke College are 14.5% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,366 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($36,176 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or USciences .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 53 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming USciences students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
USciences vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than University of the Sciences (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $39,900 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and USciences graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and USciences graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/