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Roanoke College HSC- Hampden-Sydney Longwood University Millersville University of Pennsylvania CNU Wilkes Stevenson University Randolph Mary Washington College Liberty University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Widener University-Main Campus| York College Pennsylvania | Randolph Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | York, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | Aug 23, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,490 students)
YCP vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 113.2% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at Randolph-Macon than York College Pennsylvania ($44,930.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Randolph-Macon ($20,916 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 8.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,430 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 105.5% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($30,787 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 44 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
YCP vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP 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 YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is the same as at Randolph Macon College (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $100 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $50,600)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP 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/