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University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Union College RU La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University Sweet Briar College VCU Liberty University| Pacific Union College | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Randolph | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
PUC | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
PUC | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
PUC | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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
- Pacific Union College is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 553 students)
PUC vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Randolph?
- Pacific Union College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at PUC than Randolph College ($32,655.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Randolph ($21,841 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 23.3% lower than costs at Randolph College ($9,273 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Randolph College ($23,383 vs. $19,688)
PUC vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 30 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Randolph students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Pacific Union College (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- Randolph graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/