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Overview |
Muskingum | RU | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Muskingum | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
Muskingum | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Muskingum | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | 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 Muskingum based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or RU?
- Muskingum University is 266.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Muskingum than Radford University ($29,900.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Muskingum ($17,105 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 18.3% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,567 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University as Radford University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 147.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($24,048 vs. $9,733)
Muskingum vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Muskingum .
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Muskingum University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,100)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/