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Overview |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 1,490 students)
Rowan University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 319.3% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Randolph-Macon than Rowan University ($44,930.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Randolph-Macon ($20,963 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 18.1% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,510 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 173.8% larger than aid received Rowan University ($30,787 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 33 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Randolph-Macon? 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-Macon and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Randolph Macon College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $50,600)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/