Radford vs Arkansas Tech University (ATU)

Radford University and Arkansas Tech University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Radford University, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations. Arkansas Tech University, situated in the vibrant city of Russellville, Arkansas, excels in engineering and technology programs, attracting students seeking specialized expertise in these fields. While Radford University's student body is more diverse, Arkansas Tech University offers a lower cost of attendance, making it a more affordable option for budget-conscious students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Arkansas Tech University	Radford University
Overview
Location	Russellville, Arkansas	Radford, Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Small
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	63.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.4%	95.3%
Application fees	$40	$50
SAT range	N/A	950 - 1150
ACT range	N/A	19 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		25.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	6,218	11,291
Total number of admissions given out	5,868	10,762
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,396	1,292
Yield rate	23.8%	12.0%
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: $27,125 Out of state: $32,861	In state: $26,632 Out of state: $38,714
Average net price	$11,097	$16,835
Tuition	In state: $5,736 Out of state: $11,472	In state: $7,922 Out of state: $19,557
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,996 Meal plan: $4,000	Room/dormitory: $5,549 Meal plan: $4,487
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $8,425	88.0% Average amount $8,695
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $6,090	65.0% Average amount $5,344
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $8,627	12.0% Average amount $12,531

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,901 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	6,513 Men 38.8% Women 61.2%
Graduate students	739 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%	2,485 Men 15.7% Women 84.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	6.2%	11.8%
International students	2.2%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	2,100	3,528
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Missouri Tennessee	Virginia Maryland North Carolina District of Columbia Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Education Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Education Multidisciplinary Studies Visual & Performing Arts Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.8%	53.9%
Dropout rate	30.2%	12.1%
Transferred out	22.2%	33.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,093 Year 2: $54,974 Year 3: $63,833 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,586 Year 2: $57,955 Year 3: $59,678 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,980 Year 2: $45,808 Year 3: $58,934 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,665 Year 2: $52,607 Year 3: $58,602 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,486 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $54,362 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,609 Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $53,009 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,819 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,990 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,415 Year 2: $40,222 Year 3: $42,597 Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,633 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $41,833 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,931 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $41,419	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

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