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Overview |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 553 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,270 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,270 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,886 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,688 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,602 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,522 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 553 students)
Randolph vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or WVSU?
- Randolph College is 235.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Randolph than West Virginia State University ($27,270.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Randolph ($11,684 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 6.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,430 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 107.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($19,688 vs. $9,482)
Randolph vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 87 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Randolph students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Randolph (95%)
Randolph vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than West Virginia State University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $10,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU 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 WVSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/