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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Randolph College is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (634 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or Randolph?
- Sierra Nevada University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Sierra Nevada University than Randolph College ($34,319.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 16.3% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($11,890 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($22,982 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Sierra Nevada University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 2 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada University or Randolph? 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 and Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Sierra Nevada University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sierra Nevada University earn on average $400 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $43,200)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/