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Roanoke was also, unlike most of the South, an industrial center, and as that industry has faded away it's left the city with a low cost of living. That's great to make those student loans go a little further. As there are only 100,000 people there it's also possible to both get the city feel and yet not find yourself lost in a vast metropolis. But perhaps the greatest advantage that Roanoke has as a place to attend college is that there are five universities and colleges in the city with more only a few miles away. This means the student to resident ratio is high, making the extracurricular activities and intellectual life, such an important part of the college experience, hugely more varied and interesting.
A Little About Roanoke:
Emerging technologies and backwoods beauty strike a balance for Roanoke schools. The city is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains where tradition and heritage are hallmarks of Roanoke universities, yet 21st century technology abounds. The city is known as a crossroads for commerce and the cultural center of southwestern Virginia. For a break from studies, students at Roanoke colleges can get right on the Appalachian Trail for hiking and camping.
Learn there, stay there
The burgeoning information technology, biotechnology, optics and transportation sectors of the cities economy provide a rich market for graduate of Roanoke schools. Many who get an education at Roanoke universities stay here for the natural beauty and thriving economy. Aside from the educational and outdoor opportunities, residents frolic in the "Festival City". Pick from the Roanoke Festival In the Park, Downtown Roanoke's Railway Festival, Henry Street Festival, Vinton's Dogwood Festival, The Virginia Championship Chili Cook-off and Strawberry Festival, to name a few. You'll do well to put Roanoke colleges on your list.
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