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Overview |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
| Location | Rio Grande, OH | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,800 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rio.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,400 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,600 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,166 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,369 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,178 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Rio Grande | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than University of Rio Grande based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,800 students)
University of Rio Grande vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Rio Grande or AU?
- Anderson University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than University of Rio Grande for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $19,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at AU than University of Rio Grande ($30,860.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than University of Rio Grande ($21,633 vs. $26,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rio Grande are 0.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,166 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of Rio Grande (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 240.1% larger than aid received University of Rio Grande ($24,409 vs. $7,178)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Rio Grande or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or University of Rio Grande .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Rio Grande (3.06)
University of Rio Grande vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Rio Grande or AU? 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 AU and University of Rio Grande.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of Rio Grande (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,600 more per year than University of Rio Grande graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,900)
- University of Rio Grande students graduate with a $6,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,862)
- University of Rio Grande graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Rio Grande students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/