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Overview |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,490 students)
Ashland College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 95.3% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Randolph-Macon than Ashland University ($44,930.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Randolph-Macon ($20,342 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 18.1% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,440 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 68.3% larger than aid received Ashland University ($30,787 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 53 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College 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 Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Randolph Macon College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/