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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 23% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 1,490 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 535.5% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than State University of New York at New Paltz ($44,930.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than Randolph-Macon ($19,592 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 11.2% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($13,510 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than State University of New York at New Paltz (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 297.3% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($30,787 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 26 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (3.6)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than Randolph Macon College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $3,200 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/