- Gardner-Webb University (GWU) is a private school while Radford University is a public school.
- GWU is located in Boiling Springs, NC and Radford University is located in Radford, VA.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $33,450 than Radford University ($25,185).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.70% than Radford University (74.32%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,105 than Radford University (1,050).
- Radford University is larger with 7,718 students than GWU (3,144 students).
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| #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina | Rankings | #35 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boiling Springs, NC | Location | Radford, VA |
GWU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,450 | Undergraduate | $12,286 Virginia residents $25,185 out-of-state |
| $11,300 | Graduate | $13,342 Virginia residents $22,835 out-of-state |
| $20,529 | Financial Aid | $8,896 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 52.70% | Acceptance Rate | 74.32% |
| 24.38% | Yield | 17.01% |
| 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,144 | Total Students | 7,718 |
| 1,812 | Undergraduate | 6,008 |
| 1,332 | Graduate | 1,710 |
| 897 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,226) $5,758 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,666 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 149 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 507 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 171 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,323 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,266 for Faculties $57,222 Part-time |