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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 1,523 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 499.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.2% higher at Randolph-Macon than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($46,278.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Randolph-Macon ($17,665 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 14.3% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,802 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 277.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($32,348 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 143 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,200)
- Randolph Macon College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/