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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,523 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or UVa-Wise?
- Randolph Macon College is 666.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Randolph-Macon than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($46,278.00 vs. $26,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Randolph-Macon ($10,409 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 16.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,535 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 136.1% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($32,348 vs. $13,702)
Randolph-Macon vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 156 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Randolph-Macon vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $8,500 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/