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Overview |
Randolph-Macon | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Ashland, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmc.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph-Macon | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,278 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,278 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,630 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,058 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,348 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Randolph-Macon | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,620 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,185 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph-Macon | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Randolph-Macon | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Randolph-Macon | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Randolph-Macon | Wheeling University | ||
| 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
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 748 students)
Randolph-Macon vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph-Macon or Wheeling University?
- Randolph Macon College is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than Wheeling University ($46,278.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than Randolph-Macon ($19,164 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 17.8% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,420 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Wheeling University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 44.9% larger than aid received Wheeling University ($32,348 vs. $22,319)
Randolph-Macon vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph-Macon or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Randolph-Macon .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 66 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Wheeling University (75.2%)
Randolph-Macon vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph-Macon or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and Randolph-Macon.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Randolph Macon College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Wheeling University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,100)
- Wheeling University and Randolph-Macon graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling University 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 Wheeling University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/