Radford vs. Ascent
Both Radford University and Ascent College are 4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare Radford University and Ascent College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Radford's tuition ($25,185) is more expensive than Ascent ($7,680).
- Radford's acceptance rate (90.64%) is lower than Radford (90.64%).
- Radford has higher yield (10.99%) than Radford (10.99%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,050.
- Ascent's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Radford (12 to 1).
- Radford (7,531 students) is larger than Ascent (87 students) with more enrolled students.
- Radford ($8,601) has higher amount of financial aid than Ascent ($1,193).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 50%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,286 In-State
$25,185 out-of-state
$25,185 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,601
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
90.64% Acceptance Rate
10.99% Yield
Enrollment
5,704 Undergraduate
1,827 Graduate
1,667 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
433 Faculties (full-time)
1,227 Staffs (full-time)
$80,266 Faculty Salary
$57,222 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,450 annual charge
-3,229 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,538 annual charge

Ascent College
Private, 4 years • Gainesville, VA #127 Faith-based Schools, #VA in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,680
Financial Aid
$1,193
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
87 (All undergraduate)
81 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
$70,000 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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