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Old Dominion Longwood University Tarleton JMU Texas Tech Texas State VSU SHSU Virginia Tech West Texas A & M University VCU Mason| Angelo State University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Angelo State | RU | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,599 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #916 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,287 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,838 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,007 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Angelo State | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,209 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,331 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Angelo State | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $237 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | RU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Angelo State | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (10,599 students vs. 7,718 students)
Angelo State vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or RU?
- Radford University is 81.4% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at RU than Angelo State University ($20,246.00 vs. $14,287.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than RU ($12,838 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Angelo State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,520 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Angelo State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Angelo State University ($9,733 vs. $9,007)
Angelo State vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Angelo State .
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Angelo State (79.1%)
Angelo State vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State 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 Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Angelo State University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,600)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $1,544 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,456 vs. $23,000)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/