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Overview |
Gainesville College | RU | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gainesville College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 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 |
Gainesville College | 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 |
Gainesville College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or RU?
- Radford University is 258.2% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at RU than Gainesville State College ($20,246.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 42.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,408 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Gainesville State College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($9,733 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than RU (93.3%)
Gainesville College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/