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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Waynesburg University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Waynesburg College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Waynesburg, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #529 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waynesburg.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waynesburg College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,120 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,120 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,837 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,778 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Waynesburg College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,656 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Waynesburg College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waynesburg College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Waynesburg College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Waynesburg College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Waynesburg College | 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 1,315 students)
Waynesburg College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waynesburg College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $28,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Roanoke College than Waynesburg University ($34,820.00 vs. $28,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Roanoke College ($22,837 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 24.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,300 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($26,341 vs. $18,778)
Waynesburg College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waynesburg College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Waynesburg College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 73 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Roanoke College (80.1%)
Waynesburg College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waynesburg College 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 Waynesburg College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Waynesburg University (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,900)
- Roanoke College and Waynesburg College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Waynesburg College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/