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University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon RU UVA Roanoke College Sweet Briar College VCU Liberty University| Randolph College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Randolph | SVU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 553 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,270 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,270 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,886 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,688 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Randolph | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,602 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,522 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Randolph | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Randolph | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Randolph | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 553 students)
Randolph vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or SVU?
- Randolph College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Randolph than Southern Virginia University ($27,270.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than SVU ($22,886 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 24.9% lower than costs at Randolph College ($9,150 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 140.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($19,688 vs. $8,188)
Randolph vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 27 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Randolph (95%)
Randolph vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph or SVU? 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 SVU and Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Southern Virginia University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $2,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/