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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,523 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or University of Charleston?
- Randolph Macon College is 43.1% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than University of Charleston ($46,278.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Randolph-Macon ($21,100 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 31.1% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,162 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 38% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($32,348 vs. $23,439)
Randolph-Macon vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 104 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Randolph-Macon vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than University of Charleston (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $5,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/