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Overview |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,650 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,650 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,550 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,920 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,961 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,572 students vs. 1,523 students)
Columbia College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 124.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than Columbia College ($46,278.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Randolph-Macon ($23,920 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 71.1% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($8,550 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Columbia College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 131.7% larger than aid received Columbia College ($32,348 vs. $13,961)
Columbia College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 127 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Columbia College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Columbia College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/