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Overview |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Randolph-Macon than Westminster College ($44,930.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Randolph-Macon ($22,645 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 13.5% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,900 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Westminster College ($30,787 vs. $30,252)
Westminster College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 70 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or Randolph-Macon? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Randolph-Macon and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Randolph Macon College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,700)
- Randolph Macon College and Westminster College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Westminster College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/