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Overview |
Monmouth University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,981 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,098 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,098 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,738 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,228 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,087 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,410 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 7,530 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1125/1270 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,981 students vs. 1,523 students)
Monmouth University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $44,098.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Monmouth University ($46,278.00 vs. $44,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Monmouth University ($29,058 vs. $33,228)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 21.2% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($14,630 vs. $17,738)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($32,348 vs. $27,087)
Monmouth University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 61 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Monmouth University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth 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 Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Randolph Macon College (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $50,600)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/