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Overview |
Neumann | RU | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Neumann | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Neumann | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Neumann | RU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Neumann | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,155 students)
Neumann vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or RU?
- Neumann University is 315.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Neumann than Radford University ($33,900.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Neumann ($17,105 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 57.1% lower than costs at Neumann University ($10,567 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 163.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,623 vs. $9,733)
Neumann vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Neumann .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Neumann vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Neumann University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/