Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Roanoke College HSC- Hampden-Sydney Longwood University CNU Juniata College Randolph Mary Washington College Liberty University F&M WCU JMU Marist College| Susquehanna University | Randolph Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $44,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,490 students)
Susquahanna vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Randolph-Macon?
- Susquehanna University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Randolph-Macon for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Susquahanna than Randolph Macon College ($54,440.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Susquahanna ($28,389 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 10.7% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,510 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($40,914 vs. $30,787)
Susquahanna vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Randolph Macon College (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $50,600)
- Randolph Macon College and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/