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Overview |
WestConn | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,490 students)
WestConn vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 595.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than Western Connecticut State University ($44,930.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Randolph-Macon ($15,862 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 7.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,510 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 239.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($30,787 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Western Connecticut State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $3,200 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/