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Overview |
RU | Stratford University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Falls Church, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 1,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | stratford.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Stratford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $14,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $14,985 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
RU | Stratford University | ||
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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 | Stratford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Stratford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $32,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $337 |
Diversity |
RU | Stratford University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 59% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
RU | Stratford University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
RU | Stratford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Stratford University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,397 students)
RU vs. Stratford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Stratford University?
- Stratford University is 83.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($14,985.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at RU than Stratford University ($20,246.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stratford University are 51% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,000 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Stratford University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Stratford University ($9,733 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Stratford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stratford University or RU .
RU vs. Stratford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or Stratford 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 Stratford University and RU.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Stratford University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,300)
- Radford University students graduate with a $9,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Stratford University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,625)
- RU graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Stratford University graduates. ($237 vs. $337)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stratford University 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/