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Overview |
RU | UNG | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,531 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,401 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,853 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,973 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,282 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,968 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
RU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,072 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 10,036 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
RU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $170 |
Diversity |
RU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
RU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RU | UNG | ||
| 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
- University of North Georgia is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 7,531 students)
RU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or UNG?
- Radford University is 105.4% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at RU than University of North Georgia ($20,853.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than RU ($11,687 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 2.8% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,973 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 38.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,968 vs. $6,456)
RU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or RU .
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than UNG (72.2%)
RU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or UNG? 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 UNG and RU.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,300 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($170 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNG students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/