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Overview |
University of Pikeville | RU | ||
| Location | Pikeville, KY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,434 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upike.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pikeville | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,350 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,098 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,431 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Pikeville | 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 | 3.42 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Pikeville | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pikeville | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Pikeville | RU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Pikeville | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Pikeville | 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 University of Pikeville based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,434 students)
University of Pikeville vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pikeville or RU?
- University of Pikeville is 182% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at University of Pikeville than Radford University ($23,000.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than RU ($17,098 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 26.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,350 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 79.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($17,431 vs. $9,733)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pikeville or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Pikeville .
- Accepted freshman University of Pikeville students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at RU (3.31)
University of Pikeville vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pikeville 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 Pikeville.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of Pikeville (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,500 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pikeville graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- RU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pikeville graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/