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JMU University of Lynchburg BC Randolph-Macon Cabrini College RU Liberty University Mason WSU Sweet Briar College VCU| Eastern Mennonite University | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Randolph | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
EMU | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EMU | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
EMU | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EMU | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
EMU | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 553 students)
EMU vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Randolph?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at EMU than Randolph College ($40,590.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than EMU ($22,886 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 7.1% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,430 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 54.7% larger than aid received Randolph College ($30,460 vs. $19,688)
EMU vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 5 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming EMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Randolph (95%)
EMU vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU or Randolph? 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 and EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Randolph College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $700 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,200)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/