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Overview |
Heidelberg University | RU | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,270 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,053 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,562 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,801 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,285 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3%Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 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 |
Heidelberg University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $237 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,086 students)
Heidelberg University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or RU?
- Heidelberg University is 303.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Heidelberg University than Radford University ($32,900.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Heidelberg University ($17,105 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 6.7% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($10,567 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 172.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($26,562 vs. $9,733)
Heidelberg University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Heidelberg University .
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Heidelberg University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Heidelberg University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- RU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heidelberg University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/