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Overview |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #546 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,760 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,760 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,380 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,089 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,615 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,650 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 2,266 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westminster College is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 634 students)
Westminster College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Randolph?
- Westminster College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Westminster College than Randolph College ($38,760.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than Westminster College ($20,856 vs. $21,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 4.1% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,890 vs. $12,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Randolph College ($30,615 vs. $22,982)
Westminster College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 14 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Westminster College (85.5%)
Westminster College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or Randolph? 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 and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Randolph College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College and Westminster College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College and Westminster College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/