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Overview |
Columbia International University | RU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia International University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,481 students)
Columbia International University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or RU?
- Columbia International University is 214.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Columbia International University than Radford University ($25,620.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Columbia International University ($17,105 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 6.2% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,950 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Columbia International University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 93.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($18,834 vs. $9,733)
Columbia International University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Columbia International University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International 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 Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Radford University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/