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Overview |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,400 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,938 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,517 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,582 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,020 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1220 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 787 students)
Brevard College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Randolph-Macon than Brevard College ($46,278.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brevard College than Randolph-Macon ($26,938 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 9.2% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($13,400 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 74.7% larger than aid received Brevard College ($32,348 vs. $18,517)
Brevard College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
Brevard College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Brevard College (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/