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Overview |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,490 students)
Ohio University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 236.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at Randolph-Macon than Ohio University Main Campus ($44,930.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Randolph-Macon ($20,207 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 9.5% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,336 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 227% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($30,787 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 10 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
Ohio University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Randolph Macon College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/