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Maryland Roanoke College George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Randolph Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,490 students)
Howard vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Howard University ($44,930.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Randolph-Macon ($28,279 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 17.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,510 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 53.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($30,787 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 7 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Randolph Macon College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,600)
- Randolph Macon College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/