- Randolph-Macon College is a private school while Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Randolph-Macon College has more expensive tuition of $48,002 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
- Randolph-Macon College has tighter acceptance rate of 62.23% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than Randolph-Macon College (1,110).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than Randolph-Macon College (1,490 students).
| Randolph-Macon College View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #147 in Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in Virginia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ashland, VA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
Randolph-Macon| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,002 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $48,632 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $31,528 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $179 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 62.23% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 21.31% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,110 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,490 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 1,490 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 0 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,625 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $54,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,206) $7,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,040 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 116 Full-time 63 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 377 Full-time 101 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $76,468 for Faculties $53,064 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |