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Overview |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
| Location | Athens, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twcnet.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,591 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,442 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 968 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 588 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,052 students)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Wesleyan College or RU?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 220% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Radford University ($26,100.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than RU ($13,591 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 22.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,600 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 130.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($22,442 vs. $9,733)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Wesleyan College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Tennessee Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College 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 (93.3%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/