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Overview |
University of the District of Columbia | RU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of the District of Columbia | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,292 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,144 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,137 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,662 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
University of the District of Columbia | 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 | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of the District of Columbia | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of the District of Columbia | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of the District of Columbia | RU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 62% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
University of the District of Columbia | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of the District of Columbia | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than University of the District of Columbia based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,577 students)
University of the District of Columbia vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of the District of Columbia or RU?
- Radford University is 54.1% more expensive to attend than University of the District of Columbia for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $5,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at RU than University of the District of Columbia ($20,246.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the District of Columbia than RU ($15,021 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 43.2% lower than costs at University of the District of Columbia ($10,567 vs. $15,137)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of the District of Columbia (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 27% larger than aid received University of the District of Columbia ($9,733 vs. $7,662)
Which college is harder to get into, University of the District of Columbia or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of the District of Columbia .
University of the District of Columbia vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of the District of Columbia 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 the District of Columbia.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of the District of Columbia (56% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,300 more per year than University of the District of Columbia graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,100)
- University of the District of Columbia students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of the District of Columbia graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of the District of Columbia students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/