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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Temple Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,128 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jchs.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,922 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,557 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,995 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 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 |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Jefferson College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,128 students)
Jefferson College of Health Sciences vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson College of Health Sciences or RU?
- Radford University is 3% more expensive to attend than Jefferson College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at RU than Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($20,246.00 vs. $19,557.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jefferson College of Health Sciences are 17.5% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,995 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($9,733 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson College of Health Sciences or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Jefferson College of Health Sciences .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Jefferson College of Health Sciences (3.28)
Jefferson College of Health Sciences vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson College of Health Sciences 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 Jefferson College of Health Sciences.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (56% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Jefferson College of Health Sciences earn on average $10,000 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/