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Overview |
RU | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 58% |
Admission |
RU | Seattle South | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 13, 2023 |
Academics |
RU | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
RU | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
RU | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
RU | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,901 students)
RU vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Seattle South?
- Radford University is 83% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.3% higher at RU than Seattle Community College South Campus ($20,246.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than RU ($9,594 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 1.8% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,383 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Seattle Community College South Campus (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($9,733 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or RU .
RU vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and RU.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/