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Overview |
RU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,531 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,401 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,853 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,973 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,282 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,968 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
RU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,072 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 10,036 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
RU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
RU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
RU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
RU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (9,862 students vs. 7,531 students)
RU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Augusta University?
- Radford University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Augusta University than Radford University ($22,270.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than RU ($13,486 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 0.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,935 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Augusta University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Augusta University ($8,968 vs. $8,916)
RU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or RU .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Augusta University (89.3%)
RU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and RU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $15,900 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $47,400)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/