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Overview |
RU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
RU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
RU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
RU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
RU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
RU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,748 students)
RU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at RU than Concord University ($20,246.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than RU ($8,464 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 4.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,090 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Radford University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,120 vs. $9,733)
RU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or RU .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Concord University (91.4%)
RU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Concord University (56% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/