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Overview |
Montreat College | RU | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Montreat College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Montreat College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Montreat College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or RU?
- Montreat College is 270.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Montreat College than Radford University ($30,250.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Montreat College ($17,105 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 1% lower than costs at Montreat College ($10,567 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 80% larger than aid received Radford University ($17,519 vs. $9,733)
Montreat College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Montreat College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Montreat College (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/