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Overview |
RU | Bethel College | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 99 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | bethel-college.com | ||
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Costs |
RU | Bethel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $7,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $11,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
RU | Bethel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | Open | ||
| 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 | Bethel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Bethel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
RU | Bethel College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
RU | Bethel College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 55% | ||
Campus |
RU | Bethel College | ||
| 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 Bethel College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 99 students)
RU vs. Bethel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Bethel College?
- Radford University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel College for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.2% higher at RU than Bethel College ($20,246.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 5% lower than costs at Bethel College ($10,567 vs. $11,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Bethel College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Bethel College ($9,733 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Bethel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College or RU .
RU vs. Bethel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or Bethel College? 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 Bethel College and RU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/