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Overview |
RU | UWT | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,531 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,401 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,853 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,973 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,282 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,968 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
RU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,072 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 10,036 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
RU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
RU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
RU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 UWT based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 4,777 students)
RU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 37.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at UWT than Radford University ($40,878.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than RU ($11,290 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 33.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($11,973 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 50.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($13,521 vs. $8,968)
RU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or RU .
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than UWT (82.9%)
RU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or UWT? 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 UWT and RU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $18,400 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $47,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/