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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Roanoke College Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion| Randolph Macon College | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,490 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,930 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,930 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,389 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,787 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,446 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,490 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or WVU?
- Randolph Macon College is 380% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than West Virginia University ($44,930.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Randolph-Macon ($12,202 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 16.3% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,618 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 163.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($30,787 vs. $11,685)
Randolph-Macon vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 20 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
Randolph-Macon vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or WVU? 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 WVU and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than West Virginia University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates of Randolph Macon College and WVU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($50,600 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/