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Overview |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 73.9% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Capitol College ($44,930.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Randolph-Macon ($25,445 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 5.4% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,816 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 114.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($30,787 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 75 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Capitol College (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $50,600)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/