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Overview |
Johnson State College | RU | ||
| Location | Johnson, VT | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,779 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson State College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,592 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,546 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,740 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Johnson State College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,031 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,209 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Johnson State College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson State College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,819 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $237 |
Diversity |
Johnson State College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Johnson State College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Johnson State College | 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 Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,779 students)
Johnson State College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson State College or RU?
- Johnson State College is 42.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Johnson State College than Radford University ($25,680.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than RU ($15,546 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 17.4% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($10,567 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,740 vs. $9,733)
Johnson State College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson State College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Johnson State College .
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
Johnson State College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson State 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 Johnson State College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Johnson State College (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $819 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,819)
- RU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($237 vs. $246)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/