Salem, VA · Virginia Beach, VA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Roanoke College | Virginia Wesleyan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 71.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $36,774 | $36,960 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $36,774 | $36,960 |
| Average Net Price | $13,583 | $9,774 |
| Graduation Rate | 66.0% | 49.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Roanoke College accepts 80.1% of applicants. Virginia Wesleyan University accepts 71.3%. Tuition is close: $36,774 at Roanoke College, $36,960 at Virginia Wesleyan University. Roanoke College graduates 66% of students in 6 years. Virginia Wesleyan University graduates 49%.
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
Virginia Wesleyan University. It accepts 71.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Roanoke College has lower published tuition: $36,774 versus $36,960. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Roanoke College: 66% of students finish in 6 years. Virginia Wesleyan University is at 49%.
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.