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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA Roanoke College WVU UMBC Howard| Randolph Macon College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,523 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or VCU?
- Randolph Macon College is 260.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Randolph-Macon than Virginia Commonwealth University ($46,278.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Randolph-Macon ($22,852 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 10.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,630 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 160.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($32,348 vs. $12,433)
Randolph-Macon vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 1 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Randolph-Macon vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or VCU? 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 VCU and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $3,100 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/