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Overview |
PC | Randolph | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 23% | ||
Campus |
PC | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 553 students)
PC vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Randolph?
- Presbyterian College is 43% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at PC than Randolph College ($38,990.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Randolph ($21,571 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 1.2% lower than costs at Randolph College ($11,300 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 74.6% larger than aid received Randolph College ($34,379 vs. $19,688)
PC vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 68 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Randolph College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,200)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/