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Overview |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 50% |
Admission |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $191 |
Diversity |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,775 students)
RU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 272.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at LGCNHS than Radford University ($30,408.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than LGCNHS ($17,105 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 4.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,567 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 58.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,733 vs. $6,133)
RU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or RU .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
RU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and RU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $3,900 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $47,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($191 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/