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RU JMU Roanoke College CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason HSC- Hampden-Sydney BC Randolph SU| Longwood University | Randolph Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,545 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,660 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,870 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,887 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,900 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,078 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 5,154 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Longwood University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 1,523 students)
Longwood University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 434.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at Randolph-Macon than Longwood University ($46,278.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Randolph-Macon ($22,900 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 8.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,630 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 197.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($32,348 vs. $10,869)
Longwood University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 113 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Longwood University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood 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 Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is the same as at Randolph Macon College (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/