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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,290 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,290 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,952 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,781 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,334 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 1,054 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,523 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $27,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than Southwest Baptist University ($46,278.00 vs. $27,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Randolph-Macon ($19,781 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 63.4% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($8,952 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 76.4% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($32,348 vs. $18,334)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 40 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Southwest Baptist University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/