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Overview |
Barton College | RU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Barton College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Barton College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or RU?
- Barton College is 321.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Barton College than Radford University ($34,400.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Barton College ($17,105 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 5% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,567 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 140.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($23,431 vs. $9,733)
Barton College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Barton College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than RU (93.3%)
Barton College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Barton College (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College 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/