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Overview |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,600 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,600 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,804 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,334 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,228 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 1,259 students)
Barton College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 30% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $35,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Randolph-Macon than Barton College ($46,278.00 vs. $35,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than Randolph-Macon ($23,804 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 12.1% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($13,050 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Barton College ($32,348 vs. $24,334)
Barton College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 139 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Barton College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Barton College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,700)
- Randolph Macon College and Barton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Barton College 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 Barton College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/