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Old Dominion Longwood University Benedict College JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| Allen University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allen University | RU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Allen University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $237 |
Diversity |
Allen University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allen University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or RU?
- Allen University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at RU than Allen University ($20,246.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than RU ($13,774 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 23.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,584 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,268 vs. $9,733)
Allen University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Allen University .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University 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 Allen University.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $24,300)
- Radford University students graduate with a $14,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $37,119)
- RU graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($237 vs. $383)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/