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Overview |
Thiel College | RU | ||
| Location | Greenville, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 920 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thiel.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thiel College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,964 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,964 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,490 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,605 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thiel College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,551 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1165 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Thiel College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thiel College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,876 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $237 |
Diversity |
Thiel College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Thiel College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Thiel 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 920 students)
Thiel College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thiel College or RU?
- Thiel College is 316.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($34,964.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Thiel College than Radford University ($34,964.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Thiel College ($18,282 vs. $22,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 24% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,973 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than Radford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 219% larger than aid received Radford University ($28,605 vs. $8,968)
Thiel College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thiel College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Thiel College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Thiel College (70.6%)
Thiel College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thiel 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 Thiel College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Thiel College (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,800)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,876 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,876)
- RU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($237 vs. $288)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/