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Overview |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,538 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | strose.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,122 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,122 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,394 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,618 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,162 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,827 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 2,075 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1001/1228 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
The College of Saint Rose | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Saint Rose is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,538 students vs. 1,523 students)
The College of Saint Rose vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The College of Saint Rose or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than The College of Saint Rose for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $36,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than The College of Saint Rose ($46,278.00 vs. $36,122.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Saint Rose than Randolph-Macon ($24,618 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Saint Rose are 1.6% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($14,394 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Saint Rose as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 14.9% larger than aid received The College of Saint Rose ($32,348 vs. $28,162)
The College of Saint Rose vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The College of Saint Rose or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or The College of Saint Rose .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at The College of Saint Rose (3.3)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than The College of Saint Rose (73.4%)
The College of Saint Rose vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The College of Saint Rose 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 The College of Saint Rose.
- The graduation rate at The College of Saint Rose is higher than Randolph Macon College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $7,200 more per year than The College of Saint Rose graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,400)
- The College of Saint Rose students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- The College of Saint Rose graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The College of Saint Rose students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/