Roanoke College vs Randolph College

Roanoke College and Randolph College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions in Virginia, offer distinct educational experiences. Roanoke College, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate (73%) compared to Randolph College's selective admissions (59%). While Roanoke's student body is predominantly female (58%), Randolph College fosters a more balanced gender ratio. Both colleges excel in preparing students for successful careers, with Roanoke's graduates achieving a 92% placement rate within six months of graduation and Randolph's graduates securing employment or pursuing higher education at a rate of 95%. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, and financial aid opportunities, to determine which college best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Randolph College	Roanoke College
Overview
Location	Lynchburg, Virginia	Salem, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Small	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	72.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.8%	80.4%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	910 - 1140	1080 - 1230
ACT range	22 - 27	22 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	25.0%	35.0%
Students submitting ACT score	9.0%	10.0%
Total number of applicants	1,161	4,953
Total number of admissions given out	1,089	3,981
Admitted students who chose to enroll	138	465
Yield rate	12.7%	11.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,252	$66,888
Average net price	$23,166	$27,758
Tuition	$26,250	$46,510
Room & board	$11,000	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 $17,806	100.0% Average amount $35,752
Students receiving federal student loan	87.0% Average amount $5,577	68.0% Average amount $5,678
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $7,959	12.0% Average amount $17,112

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	482 Men 38.2% Women 61.8%	1,863 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	68 Men 23.5% Women 76.5%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	47.6%
International students	4.2%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	621	1,540
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Virginia Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies English Language and Literature Communication and Journalism Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences	Social Sciences Education History Natural Resources and Conservation Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	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	56.0%	69.6%
Dropout rate	14.7%	6.9%
Transferred out	29.4%	23.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,575 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,121 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,646 Year 2: $22,771 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 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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