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Overview |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,205 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | malone.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,800 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,800 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,362 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,616 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,335 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 885/1236 | 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 |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,819 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Malone University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 1,205 students)
Malone University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Malone University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 33% more expensive to attend than Malone University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Randolph-Macon than Malone University ($46,278.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than Randolph-Macon ($23,362 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 29.6% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,290 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Malone University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 31.4% larger than aid received Malone University ($32,348 vs. $24,616)
Malone University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Malone University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Malone University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 69 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Malone University (75.6%)
Malone University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Malone 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 Malone University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Malone University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Malone University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,700)
- Malone University students graduate with a $2,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($24,819 vs. $27,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/