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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | RU | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or RU?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 67.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Radford University ($25,534.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than RU ($16,505 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 2.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,332 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Radford University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 38.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($13,470 vs. $9,733)
Pitt-Bradford vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Pitt-Bradford .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than RU (93.3%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $10,600 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,909)
- RU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/