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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,490 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,930 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,930 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,389 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,787 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,446 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,490 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or LGCNHS?
- Randolph Macon College is 47.8% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Randolph-Macon than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($44,930.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than LGCNHS ($28,389 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 22.8% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,000 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 402% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($30,787 vs. $6,133)
Randolph-Macon vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Randolph-Macon .
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Randolph-Macon vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Randolph-Macon.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $700 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/