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Overview |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 656 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilberforce.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,020 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,020 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,070 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,380 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,100 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.82 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/940 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wilberforce University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 656 students)
Wilberforce University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilberforce University or RU?
- Wilberforce University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,020.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at RU than Wilberforce University ($20,246.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than RU ($14,070 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 51% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,000 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($9,733 vs. $9,380)
Wilberforce University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilberforce University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Wilberforce University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Wilberforce University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Wilberforce University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University 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/