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Overview |
Wilmington University | RU | ||
| Location | New Castle, DE | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,020 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,970 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,970 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,089 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,380 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 96% |
Admission |
Wilmington University | 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 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Wilmington University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wilmington University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Wilmington University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilmington University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (14,020 students vs. 7,718 students)
Wilmington University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington University or RU?
- Wilmington University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,970.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at RU than Wilmington University ($20,246.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington University than RU ($14,089 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington University are 76.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,000 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Wilmington University (96% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Wilmington University ($9,733 vs. $5,380)
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Wilmington University .
Wilmington University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington 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 Wilmington University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Wilmington University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Wilmington University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,600)
- Wilmington University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- Wilmington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/