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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,523 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or SU?
- Randolph Macon College is 33.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Randolph-Macon than Shenandoah University ($46,278.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Randolph-Macon ($26,400 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 24% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,800 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($32,348 vs. $24,100)
Randolph-Macon vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 93 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SU (3.7)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than SU (77.8%)
Randolph-Macon vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or SU? 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 SU and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $2,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/