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Overview |
Liberty University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 103,068 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,579 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,579 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,919 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,023 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,921 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 36,671 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 |
Liberty University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 1% |
Students |
Liberty University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 1,523 students)
Liberty University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Liberty University ($46,278.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Liberty University ($29,058 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 13.2% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,919 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 169.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($32,348 vs. $12,023)
Liberty University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 28 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Liberty University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University 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 Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Liberty University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/