Salem, VA · Winchester, VA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Roanoke College | Shenandoah University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 77.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $36,774 | $36,028 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $36,774 | $36,028 |
| Average Net Price | $13,583 | $15,786 |
| Graduation Rate | 66.0% | 71.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Roanoke College accepts 80.1% of applicants. Shenandoah University accepts 77.8%. Tuition is close: $36,774 at Roanoke College, $36,028 at Shenandoah University. Roanoke College graduates 66% of students in 6 years. Shenandoah University graduates 71%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Shenandoah University. It accepts 77.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Shenandoah University has lower published tuition: $36,028 versus $36,774. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Shenandoah University: 71% of students finish in 6 years. Roanoke College is at 66%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.