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Overview |
Capital University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Capital 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
- Capital University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,490 students)
Capital University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than Capital University ($44,930.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Randolph-Macon ($24,439 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 9.8% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,308 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Capital University ($30,787 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 35 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming Capital University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Randolph Macon College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,300)
- Randolph Macon College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Capital 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 Capital University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/