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Old Dominion Indiana State Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| Indiana University South Bend | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $237 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 4,446 students)
IU South Bend vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or RU?
- Radford University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at IU South Bend than Radford University ($21,356.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than RU ($8,090 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 6.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,216 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 10% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,968 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or IU South Bend .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than IU South Bend (86%)
IU South Bend vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (56% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,100)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,530)
- RU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/