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Overview |
Alfred University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | 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
- Alfred University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 1,490 students)
Alfred University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Randolph-Macon than Alfred University ($44,930.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Randolph-Macon ($26,183 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 0.4% lower than costs at Alfred University ($13,510 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Alfred University ($30,787 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 41 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred 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 Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is the same as at Randolph Macon College (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,700)
- Randolph Macon College and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Alfred University 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 Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/