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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | MBBC | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 977 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or MBBC?
- Randolph Macon College is 144.9% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($46,278.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Randolph-Macon ($26,001 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 66.3% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($8,800 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 321.2% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($32,348 vs. $7,680)
Randolph-Macon vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Randolph-Macon .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than MBBC (70.9%)
Randolph-Macon vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $15,200 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/