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GVSU University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon RU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College Sweet Briar College VCU Liberty University| Aquinas College | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Randolph | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AQ | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,295 students vs. 634 students)
AQ vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Randolph?
- Aquinas College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at AQ than Randolph College ($37,720.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Randolph ($19,890 vs. $20,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 8.1% lower than costs at Randolph College ($10,994 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Randolph College ($29,042 vs. $22,982)
AQ vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 76 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Randolph? 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 and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Aquinas College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $3,200 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/