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Overview |
Chatham | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 |
Chatham | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,490 students)
Chatham vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than Chatham University ($44,930.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Randolph-Macon ($28,322 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 6.2% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,719 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Chatham University ($30,787 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham 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 Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is the same as at Randolph Macon College (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/