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Overview |
Southwestern Adventist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Keene, TX | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swau.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern Adventist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,928 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,928 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,032 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,198 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,534 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern Adventist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,468 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 815 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.5%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1200 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southwestern Adventist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern Adventist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwestern Adventist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwestern Adventist University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 817 students)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern Adventist University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Randolph-Macon than Southwestern Adventist University ($46,278.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Randolph-Macon ($20,198 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 62% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($9,032 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 122.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($32,348 vs. $14,534)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern Adventist University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Southwestern Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 194 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
Southwestern Adventist University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/