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Overview |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | RU | ||
| Location | Ironton, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,181 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,623 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | 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 | 3.37 | 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 |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | RU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,006 students)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Southern Campus or RU?
- Radford University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at RU than Ohio University Southern Campus ($20,246.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than RU ($8,181 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 69.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,228 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Ohio University Southern Campus (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($9,733 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Southern Campus or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Ohio University-Southern Campus .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Southern Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at RU (3.31)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Southern Campus 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (56% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Southern Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/