Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Roanoke College HSC- Hampden-Sydney Longwood University CNU Randolph Mary Washington College Liberty University JMU University of Lynchburg Mason Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Randolph Macon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,490 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,930 | $31,698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,930 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,389 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,787 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,446 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 951 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Randolph Macon College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Randolph-Macon than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($44,930.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Randolph-Macon ($20,470 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 26.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($10,660 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 15.8% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($30,787 vs. $26,575)
Randolph-Macon vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 83 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
Randolph-Macon vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $4,000 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Randolph-Macon graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Randolph-Macon graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/