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UNC-Greeley vs Radford

When it comes to higher education, University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Radford University (RU) stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. UNC, located in Greeley, Colorado, boasts a higher acceptance rate (86%) compared to RU's 74%, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with UNC excelling in fields like education, nursing, and business, while RU shines in areas such as engineering, psychology, and communication. UNC's student body is slightly larger and more diverse, with a higher percentage of female students and a greater representation of ethnicities. In terms of graduation rates, RU holds a slight edge over UNC, with a 63% graduation rate compared to UNC's 60%. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more, providing valuable insights to guide your choice.
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Radford University

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University of Northern Colorado

Overview

Location Radford, Virginia Greeley, Colorado
Campus setting Suburb: Small City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 67.0% 69.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 95.3% 91.1%
Application fees $50
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 950 - 1150 970 - 1210
ACT range 19 - 23 19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score 25.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 3.0% 8.0%
Total number of applicants 11,291 10,152
Total number of admissions given out 10,762 9,252
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,292 1,256
Yield rate 12.0% 13.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $26,632
Out of state: $38,714
In state: $27,308
Out of state: $40,427
Average net price $16,835 $17,128
Tuition
In state: $7,922
Out of state: $19,557
In state: $8,127
Out of state: $21,246
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,549
Meal plan: $4,487
Room/dormitory: $6,546
Meal plan: $5,606
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 88.0%
Average amount $8,695 		98.0%
Average amount $8,308
Students receiving federal student loan 65.0%
Average amount $5,344 		49.0%
Average amount $4,866
Students taking out private loans 12.0%
Average amount $12,531 		5.0%
Average amount $12,652

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 6,513
Men 38.8% Women 61.2% 		7,357
Men 32.9% Women 67.1%
Graduate students 2,485
Men 15.7% Women 84.3% 		2,991
Men 24.5% Women 75.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 11.8% 15.4%
International students 0.7% 1.6%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Small City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 3,528 3,542
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Virginia Maryland North Carolina District of Columbia Florida Colorado California Texas Arizona New Mexico

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 13:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 53.9% 51.9%
Dropout rate 12.1% 12.7%
Transferred out 33.2% 33.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $101,194
  • Year 2: $102,123
  • Year 3: $109,693
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,901
  • Year 2: $73,769
  • Year 3: $74,138
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,548
  • Year 2: $61,516
  • Year 3: $70,994
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,340
  • Year 2: $70,736
  • Year 3: $70,676
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,891
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $69,846
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,291
  • Year 2: $48,041
  • Year 3: $62,174
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,868
  • Year 2: $57,366
  • Year 3: $60,113
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,758
  • Year 2: $62,508
  • Year 3: $59,947
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,726
  • Year 2: $50,856
  • Year 3: $59,246
Psychology, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,039
  • Year 2: $50,022
  • Year 3: $57,452
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,592
  • Year 2: $93,076
  • Year 3: $97,134
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,550
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $71,265
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,692
  • Year 2: $59,688
  • Year 3: $64,765
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,641
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $62,395
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,682
  • Year 2: $57,995
  • Year 3: $60,883
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,199
  • Year 2: $50,231
  • Year 3: $52,879
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,408
  • Year 2: $45,665
  • Year 3: $52,808
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,601
  • Year 2: $48,198
  • Year 3: $49,964
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,018
  • Year 2: $46,738
  • Year 3: $48,853
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,825
  • Year 2: $42,979
  • Year 3: $46,903

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