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Overview |
Maryville College | RU | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Maryville College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maryville College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Maryville College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or RU?
- Maryville College is 352.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Maryville College than Radford University ($36,880.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Maryville College ($17,105 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 19.4% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,567 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 216.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($30,782 vs. $9,733)
Maryville College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Maryville College .
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Maryville College (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,500)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/