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Overview |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,095 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bju.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,750 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,750 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,350 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,733 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,717 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bob Jones University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Bob Jones University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,095 students)
Bob Jones University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bob Jones University or RU?
- Bob Jones University is 142.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($19,750.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at RU than Bob Jones University ($20,246.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Bob Jones University ($17,105 vs. $18,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bob Jones University are 13% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,350 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bob Jones University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bob Jones University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($13,717 vs. $9,733)
Which college is harder to get into, Bob Jones University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Bob Jones University .
- Accepted freshman Bob Jones University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at RU (3.31)
Bob Jones University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones University.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Radford University (62% vs. 56%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,000)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/