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Overview |
Lindsey Wilson College | RU | ||
| Location | Columbia, KY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,159 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindsey.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindsey Wilson College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,944 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,944 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,686 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,056 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,764 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lindsey Wilson College | 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 | 3.41 | 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 |
Lindsey Wilson College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindsey Wilson College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,824 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lindsey Wilson College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Lindsey Wilson College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lindsey Wilson College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,159 students)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindsey Wilson College or RU?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 218.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Radford University ($25,944.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than RU ($13,056 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 9.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,686 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 164.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,764 vs. $9,733)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindsey Wilson College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Lindsey Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (56% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $4,176 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($18,824 vs. $23,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($194 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/