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Overview |
Malone University | RU | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #556 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | malone.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Malone University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,595 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,595 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,747 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Malone University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,082 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 943/1190 | 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 |
Malone University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Malone University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,819 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $237 |
Diversity |
Malone University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Malone University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Malone University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,199 students)
Malone University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Malone University or RU?
- Malone University is 311.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Malone University than Radford University ($33,595.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Malone University ($17,105 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 2.2% lower than costs at Malone University ($10,567 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 154.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($24,747 vs. $9,733)
Malone University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Malone University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Malone University .
- Accepted freshman Malone University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Malone University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Malone 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 Malone University.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than Radford University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $700 more per year than Malone University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,819 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,819)
- RU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone 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/