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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Randolph College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 634 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,856 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,982 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,935 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 1,837 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 634 students)
Randolph vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or Virginia Tech?
- Randolph College is 123.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Virginia Tech than Randolph College ($33,310.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than Virginia Tech ($20,856 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 25.2% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,890 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 169% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($22,982 vs. $8,542)
Randolph vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 196 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Randolph vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Randolph College (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $21,800 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $43,200)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/