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Overview |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,945 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1026 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | savannahstate.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,784 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,620 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,452 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,687 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 845/980 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,006 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $237 |
Diversity |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Savannah State University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Savannah State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,945 students)
Savannah State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Savannah State University or RU?
- Radford University is 100.7% more expensive to attend than Savannah State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at RU than Savannah State University ($20,246.00 vs. $14,784.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah State University than RU ($9,452 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah State University are 9.8% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,620 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah State University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,687 vs. $9,733)
Which college is harder to get into, Savannah State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Savannah State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
Savannah State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Savannah State University or RU? 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 RU and Savannah State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Savannah State University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Savannah State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $11,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Savannah State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $34,006)
- RU graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Savannah State University graduates. ($237 vs. $351)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/