Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason UIC Northeastern Illinois University University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise DePaul| Chicago State University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CSU | RU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | radford.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CSU | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $8,156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
CSU | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CSU | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or RU?
- Radford University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.4% higher at RU than Chicago State University ($20,246.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than RU ($6,446 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 30.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,567 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 63.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($15,891 vs. $9,733)
CSU vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or CSU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU (3.18)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Chicago State University (56% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $9,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,300)
- Radford University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,250)
- RU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($237 vs. $323)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/