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Overview |
Johnson University | RU | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,428 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,428 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,278 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,713 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,797 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Johnson University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 610 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 328 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.8% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Johnson University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $237 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Johnson University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 950 students)
Johnson University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or RU?
- Johnson University is 119.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($18,428.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at RU than Johnson University ($20,853.00 vs. $18,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Johnson University ($18,282 vs. $20,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 29% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,278 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Johnson University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($9,797 vs. $8,968)
Johnson University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Johnson University .
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Johnson University (53.8%)
Johnson University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson 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 Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Johnson University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $1,620 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $23,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson 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/