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Overview |
Macon State | RU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Macon State | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
Macon State | RU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 33% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | RU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or RU?
- Radford University is 258.2% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at RU than Macon State College ($20,246.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 56.5% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,750 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Macon State College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,733 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Macon State College (56% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/