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Roanoke College HSC- Hampden-Sydney Longwood University CNU Randolph University of St Thomas Mary Washington College Liberty University JMU University of Lynchburg Mason Virginia Tech| College of Saint Benedict | Randolph Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,720 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,173 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,852 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,692 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1220 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Benedict | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | 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 Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 1,451 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Randolph-Macon?
- College of Saint Benedict is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Randolph-Macon for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $46,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Saint Benedict than Randolph Macon College ($52,700.00 vs. $46,278.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Saint Benedict ($29,058 vs. $29,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 20.3% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,160 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 14.9% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($37,173 vs. $32,348)
Saint Benedict vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Saint Benedict .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 20 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Saint Benedict vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict 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 Saint Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Randolph Macon College (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $3,100 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $50,600)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/