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