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Overview |
RU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 7,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $3,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $11,616 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $8,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $13,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $6,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
RU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 3,440 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 3,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 |
RU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
RU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
RU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
RU | Middle Georgia State 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
- Radford University is larger than than Middle Georgia State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 7,688 students)
RU vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Middle Georgia State University?
- Radford University is 159.4% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $3,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at RU than Middle Georgia State University ($20,246.00 vs. $11,616.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Georgia State University than RU ($13,174 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Georgia State University are 20.5% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,770 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Georgia State University than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 58.9% larger than aid received Middle Georgia State University ($9,733 vs. $6,126)
RU vs. Middle Georgia State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or RU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
- Middle Georgia State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than RU (93.3%)
RU vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or Middle Georgia State 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 Middle Georgia State University and RU.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Georgia State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/