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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU FSW| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | RU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 96% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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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 |
SCF | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $237 |
Diversity |
SCF | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SCF | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCF | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 7,718 students)
SCF vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or RU?
- Radford University is 244.9% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 756.1% higher at RU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($20,246.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than RU ($13,451 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 97.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,567 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 98.3% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,733 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $13,700 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $14,390 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $23,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($89 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/