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Overview |
Cameron University | RU | ||
| Location | Lawton, OK | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cameron.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cameron University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,025 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,445 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,280 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,674 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
Cameron 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 | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Cameron University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cameron University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cameron University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cameron University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cameron University | 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
- Radford University is larger than than Cameron University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,418 students)
Cameron University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cameron University or RU?
- Radford University is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at RU than Cameron University ($20,246.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than RU ($9,674 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 68.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,280 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Cameron University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Cameron University ($9,733 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Cameron University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Cameron University .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at RU (3.31)
Cameron University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cameron 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 Cameron University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Cameron University (56% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/