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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | RU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,796 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,896 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,896 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,856 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,835 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,297 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 527 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 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 | 1000/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,796 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or RU?
- Truett McConnell College is 180.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($22,896.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Truett-McConnell College than Radford University ($22,896.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Truett-McConnell College ($17,105 vs. $18,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 19.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,856 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truett McConnell College students is 67.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($16,297 vs. $9,733)
Truett-McConnell College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Truett-McConnell College .
- Accepted freshman Truett-McConnell College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Truett-McConnell College (80.8%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Truett McConnell College (56% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,500)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- RU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truett-McConnell College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/