| HPU vs. Radford |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #77 in Federal Region III Universities #37 in Virginia Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,208 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,286 Virginia Residents $25,185 Out-of-State |
| expensive$34,329 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,342 Virginia Residents $22,835 Out-of-State |
| More$17,594 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,896 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter78.88% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.34% |
| Favorable15.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.48% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,981 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,718 |
| Smaller5,036 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,008 |
| Smaller945 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,710 |
| Smaller226 | Online Student Population | Larger1,436 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,029) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,226) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,244) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,666) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 403 | Number of faculties | 756 |
| Lower$75,255 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,781 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.