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Overview |
RU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
RU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
RU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $251 |
Diversity |
RU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
RU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
RU | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 7,718 students)
RU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or UWSP?
- Radford University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at RU than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($20,246.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than RU ($13,702 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 32.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,000 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 133.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,733 vs. $4,169)
RU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or RU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than UWSP (89.1%)
RU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and RU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Radford University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,700 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,360 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,360)
- RU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/