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JMU SU HSC- Hampden-Sydney Longwood University CNU Hollins College Liberty University Randolph Mary Washington College Mason University of Lynchburg Elon| Randolph Macon College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | Roanoke 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 1,523 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or Roanoke College?
- Randolph Macon College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Roanoke College ($46,278.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Randolph-Macon ($27,695 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,630 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($32,348 vs. $26,341)
Randolph-Macon vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 6 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Roanoke College (80.1%)
Randolph-Macon vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Randolph Macon College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $600 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,600)
- Roanoke College and Randolph-Macon graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Randolph-Macon graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/