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Overview |
Central College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Central 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 126.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Central College ($44,930.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Randolph-Macon ($23,303 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 24.4% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($10,860 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 179.9% larger than aid received Central College ($30,787 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 30 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Randolph Macon College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/