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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 23% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 1,487 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 126.9% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than College of the Ozarks ($44,930.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Randolph-Macon ($12,611 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 64.8% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($8,200 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 64.2% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($30,787 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 29 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks 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 College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than College of the Ozarks (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $13,800 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/