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Overview |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 634 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #698 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,856 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,982 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,935 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,837 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 634 students)
Randolph vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at University of Charleston than Randolph College ($32,342.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than University of Charleston ($20,856 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 6.5% lower than costs at Randolph College ($11,162 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 2% larger than aid received Randolph College ($23,439 vs. $22,982)
Randolph vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 20 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Randolph students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Randolph vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than University of Charleston (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,000 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/