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Overview |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Sparkill, NY | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stac.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,920 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,920 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,280 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,257 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,197 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,251 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,851 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1270 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,523 students)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $36,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Randolph-Macon than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($46,278.00 vs. $36,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Randolph-Macon ($21,257 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 11.3% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($14,630 vs. $16,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($32,348 vs. $30,197)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Saint Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 156 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (82.2%)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Saint Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/