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Overview |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Randolph-Macon?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Randolph-Macon for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at W&J than Randolph Macon College ($49,612.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Randolph-Macon ($25,636 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 0.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,510 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($38,963 vs. $30,787)
W&J vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or W&J .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
W&J vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Randolph Macon College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,600)
- Randolph Macon College and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/