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Overview |
Wilson College | RU | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Wilson College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wilson College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Wilson College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or RU?
- Wilson College is 209% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Wilson College than Radford University ($25,200.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Wilson College ($17,105 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 13.3% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,567 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 46.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($14,241 vs. $9,733)
Wilson College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at RU (3.31)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than RU (93.3%)
Wilson College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson College or RU? 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 RU and Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Wilson College (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,750)
- RU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/