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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada University | 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
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Randolph-Macon than Sierra Nevada University ($46,278.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 5.8% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($13,825 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($32,348 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Sierra Nevada University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 86 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada University 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 Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Sierra Nevada University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/