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Overview |
Wingate University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wingate University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | 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
- Wingate University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (3,322 students vs. 1,523 students)
Wingate University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $40,096.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Randolph-Macon than Wingate University ($46,278.00 vs. $40,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Randolph-Macon ($21,464 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 37% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($10,676 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Wingate University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($36,426 vs. $32,348)
Wingate University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 58 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
Wingate University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Wingate University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,600)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/