Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU Mary Washington College| Paine College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Paine College | RU | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | radford.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Paine College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $8,156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Paine College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Paine College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $237 |
Diversity |
Paine College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Paine College | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Paine 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or RU?
- Paine College is 55.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at RU than Paine College ($20,246.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than RU ($15,877 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 40.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,512 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,755 vs. $9,733)
Paine College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Paine College (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $28,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $35,750)
- RU graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($237 vs. $369)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/