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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU KSU VSU USC Aiken Virginia Tech Georgia State VSU VCU Mason University of Lynchburg| Augusta State University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | RU | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
ASU | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
ASU | RU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 33% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | RU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
ASU | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or RU?
- Radford University is 80.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at RU than Augusta State University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,416.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,250 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Augusta State University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($9,733 vs. $0)
ASU vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or ASU .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Augusta State University (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/