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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Randolph-Macon Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Randolph College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Randolph | SU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 553 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,270 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,270 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,886 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,688 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Randolph | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,602 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,522 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Randolph | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Randolph | SU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Randolph | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 553 students)
Randolph vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at SU than Randolph College ($33,790.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than SU ($22,886 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 1.8% lower than costs at Randolph College ($11,230 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Randolph College ($23,467 vs. $19,688)
Randolph vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 9 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Randolph students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than SU (80.4%)
Randolph vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph or SU? 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 SU and Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/