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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason Alvernia University University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| Rosemont College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
| Location | Rosemont, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 754 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rosemont.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,890 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,890 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,130 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,741 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,072 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 950 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 718 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 41% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Rosemont College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 754 students)
Rosemont College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rosemont College or RU?
- Rosemont College is 143.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($19,890.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at RU than Rosemont College ($20,246.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Rosemont College ($17,105 vs. $19,741)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 24.3% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($10,567 vs. $13,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 54.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($15,072 vs. $9,733)
Rosemont College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rosemont College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Rosemont College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
Rosemont College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rosemont College or RU? 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 RU and Rosemont College.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Radford University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $200 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/