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Overview |
University of Northwestern Ohio | RU | ||
| Location | Lima, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,615 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unoh.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northwestern Ohio | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,250 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,860 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,580 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Northwestern Ohio | 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 | 2.86 | 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 |
University of Northwestern Ohio | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northwestern Ohio | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,398 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Northwestern Ohio | RU | ||
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| % Men | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northwestern Ohio | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Northwestern Ohio | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,615 students)
University of Northwestern Ohio vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northwestern Ohio or RU?
- University of Northwestern Ohio is 37.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at RU than University of Northwestern Ohio ($20,246.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northwestern Ohio than RU ($16,860 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 51% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,000 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of Northwestern Ohio (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 47.9% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($9,733 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northwestern Ohio or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Northwestern Ohio .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
University of Northwestern Ohio vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northwestern Ohio 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 University of Northwestern Ohio.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,200 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $1,602 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,398 vs. $23,000)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/