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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| College of William and Mary | Randolph Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 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 | Jan 2, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 1,490 students)
William & Mary vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 157.7% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than College of William and Mary ($44,930.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Randolph-Macon ($25,688 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 2.4% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($13,510 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 103.4% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($30,787 vs. $15,134)
William & Mary vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 255 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
William & Mary vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary 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 William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Randolph Macon College (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $18,100 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $50,600)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/