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Overview |
WCU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,826 students)
WCU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 334.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Roanoke College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($33,510.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Roanoke College ($22,973 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,228 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 564.6% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,176 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 20 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
WCU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $2,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/