College comparison

Randolph-Macon College vs Saint Ambrose University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
Acceptance rateSaint Ambrose University is more selective	87%	77%
SAT (25–75)	980–1220	930–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,639	1,916
Avg net price	$27,866	$24,691
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Ambrose University reports higher median earnings	$58,448	$59,531
Graduation rate	70%	61%
Median debt	$27,000	$25,000
Economic mobility	0.6%	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Randolph-Macon College or Saint Ambrose University harder to get into?

Saint Ambrose University is more selective: Randolph-Macon College's acceptance rate is approximately 87% and Saint Ambrose University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Randolph-Macon College vs Saint Ambrose University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1220 at Randolph-Macon College and 930–1170 at Saint Ambrose University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.