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Salem, VA · Winchester, VA
| Roanoke College | Shenandoah University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,503/yr | $30,298/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,204/yr | $24,356/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,410/yr | $26,715/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,638/yr | $26,635/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,902/yr | $30,332/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,087/yr | $33,591/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,366/yr | $12,490/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,564/yr | $12,490/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,250/yr | $2,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $54,283/yr | $51,928/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,068/yr | $36,950/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,068/yr | $36,950/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 80% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1090–1300 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1211 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–30 · Math 22–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,829 | 3,763 |
| Students accepted | 5,468 | 2,929 |
| Students who enrolled | 531 | 485 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 9.7% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 29% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,047/yr | $58,433/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,380–$81,482 | $38,172–$90,361 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 56% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 66% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,330/yr | $48,167/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 60% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 53% | 64% |
| Students who transfer out | 8.9% | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,365/yr | $52,579/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 14% · Psychology 11% | Visual & Performing Arts 21% · Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $45,557/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $124,681/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,767 | 2,116 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 11 | 1,813 |
| Average professor pay | $7,553/mo | $8,154/mo |
| Full-time professors | 83% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $82,238 | $74,547 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Salem, VA | Winchester, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1842 | 1875 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| Men | 48% | 42% |
| Women | 52% | 58% |
| White students | 76% | 61% |
| Black students | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 0.4% | 8.6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 21% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 2% | 2.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,658/yr | $12,250/yr |
| Endowment | $185.2M | $85.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,540 | 1,295 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,176/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $8,190/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 519 | 618 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.8M | $4.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.8M | $4.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $85,905 | $66,523 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.