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Overview |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than Goshen College ($44,930.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Randolph-Macon ($19,267 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 21.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,100 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Goshen College ($30,787 vs. $28,700)
Goshen College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 39 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
Goshen College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Randolph Macon College (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($20,101 vs. $27,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/