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Overview |
The University of Findlay | RU | ||
| Location | Findlay, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,869 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | findlay.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Findlay | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,236 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,236 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,069 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,989 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
The University of Findlay | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,609 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,103 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1213 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The University of Findlay | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Findlay | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
The University of Findlay | RU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
The University of Findlay | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
The University of Findlay | 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 The University of Findlay based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,869 students)
The University of Findlay vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or RU?
- The University of Findlay is 344.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at The University of Findlay than Radford University ($36,236.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than The University of Findlay ($17,105 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 1.4% lower than costs at The University of Findlay ($10,567 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 177.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($26,989 vs. $9,733)
The University of Findlay vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or The University of Findlay .
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than The University of Findlay (86%)
The University of Findlay vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Findlay 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 The University of Findlay.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than The University of Findlay (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $900 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,500)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Findlay graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/