Roanoke College vs Averett

Roanoke College and Averett University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Roanoke College, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its selectivity in admissions. Averett University, located in the vibrant city of Danville, offers a more open admissions policy. While Roanoke College excels in the liberal arts and sciences, Averett University shines in business, education, and health sciences. Roanoke College's student body is predominantly white, while Averett University's student body is more diverse. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, preparing their students for successful careers or further education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these two exceptional institutions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Averett University	Roanoke College
Overview
Location	Danville, Virginia	Salem, Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	76.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	47.7%	80.4%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	910 - 1155	1080 - 1230
ACT range	17 - 22	22 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	21.0%	35.0%
Students submitting ACT score	13.0%	10.0%
Total number of applicants	3,462	4,953
Total number of admissions given out	1,652	3,981
Admitted students who chose to enroll	231	465
Yield rate	14.0%	11.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,150	$66,888
Average net price	$22,674	$27,758
Tuition	$36,900	$46,510
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,900 Meal plan: $4,240	Room/dormitory: $6,960 Meal plan: $8,030
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $26,970	100.0% Average amount $35,752
Students receiving federal student loan	75.0% Average amount $5,925	68.0% Average amount $5,678
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $19,148	12.0% Average amount $17,112

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,114 Men 53.1% Women 46.9%	1,863 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	222 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	41.9%	47.6%
International students	7.0%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	530	1,540
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Georgia	Virginia Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Multidisciplinary Studies	Social Sciences Education History Natural Resources and Conservation Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.7%	69.6%
Dropout rate	18.0%	6.9%
Transferred out	40.2%	23.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,634 Year 2: $63,898 Year 3: $72,882 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,070 Year 2: $49,464 Year 3: $51,190 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,353 Year 2: $48,725 Year 3: $50,255 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,797 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,936 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,288 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $25,043 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,861 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,066 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,979 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,709 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,923 Year 2: $36,938 Year 3: $48,275 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,545 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $40,065 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,241 Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: N/A Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,514 Year 2: $27,476 Year 3: N/A Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,889 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,147 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,496 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,311 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,873 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,658 Year 3: N/A

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