College comparison

Randolph-Macon College vs The University of the South

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	The University of the South Sewanee, TN
Acceptance rateThe University of the South is more selective	87%	57%
SAT (25–75)	980–1220	1260–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,639	1,607
Avg net price	$27,866	$27,872
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of the South reports higher median earnings	$58,448	$64,911
Graduation rate	70%	80%
Median debt	$27,000	$22,855
Economic mobility	0.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Randolph-Macon College or The University of the South harder to get into?

The University of the South is more selective: Randolph-Macon College's acceptance rate is approximately 87% and The University of the South's is approximately 57% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Randolph-Macon College vs The University of the South?

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1220 at Randolph-Macon College and 1260–1390 at The University of the South. 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.