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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 218 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or Appalachian Bible College?
- Randolph Macon College is 184.3% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Randolph-Macon than Appalachian Bible College ($46,278.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Randolph-Macon ($18,749 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 59.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($9,160 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 201.4% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($32,348 vs. $10,734)
Randolph-Macon vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 86 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Randolph-Macon vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Appalachian Bible College (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/