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Overview |
Wilkes | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Wilkes | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,490 students)
Wilkes vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Randolph-Macon than Wilkes University ($44,930.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Randolph-Macon ($27,918 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 17.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,510 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($30,787 vs. $29,441)
Wilkes vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 45 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
Wilkes vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,600)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes 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 Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/