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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | RU | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 695 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,732 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,861 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,691 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4%Open | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8%Open | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1100 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $237 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 695 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or RU?
- Washington Adventist University is 178.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Washington Adventist University than Radford University ($23,400.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than RU ($16,732 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 14.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,440 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Washington Adventist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 99.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($17,861 vs. $8,968)
Washington Adventist University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Washington Adventist University (45.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Washington Adventist University (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $500 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,039)
- RU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($237 vs. $269)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/