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Overview |
Linfield | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,680 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,680 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,060 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,462 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,598 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Linfield | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,963 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Linfield | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Linfield | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,523 students)
Linfield vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Randolph-Macon?
- Linfield University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Randolph-Macon for in-state tuition ($48,680.00 vs. $46,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Linfield than Randolph Macon College ($48,680.00 vs. $46,278.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Linfield ($29,058 vs. $31,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 4.1% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($14,060 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($32,598 vs. $32,348)
Linfield vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 37 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Linfield vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield 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 Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Randolph Macon College (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $50,600)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/