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Overview |
Randolph | VCU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 553 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,270 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,270 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,886 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,688 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Randolph | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,602 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,522 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Randolph | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Randolph | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Randolph | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 553 students)
Randolph vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or VCU?
- Randolph College is 118.9% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at VCU than Randolph College ($33,726.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Randolph ($21,294 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 7.4% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,430 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 56.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($19,688 vs. $12,583)
Randolph vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 83 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than VCU (91%)
Randolph vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph or VCU? 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 VCU and Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,200)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/