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Overview |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $341 |
Diversity |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,050 students)
RU vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 54.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,607.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at RU than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($20,246.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Atlanta than RU ($15,509 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 53.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,866 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 48.7% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($9,733 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, RU or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or RU .
RU vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (56% vs. 16%)
- Graduates of Radford University and AIU Atlanta have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,400 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $9,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,981)
- RU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($237 vs. $341)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/