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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than Emory and Henry College ($46,278.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Randolph-Macon ($21,714 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 1.9% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($14,360 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($32,348 vs. $30,711)
Emory and Henry College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 118 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Emory and Henry College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,700)
- Randolph Macon College and Emory and Henry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Emory and Henry College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/