Radford the #21 Most Wallet-Friendly College City

RADFORD, VA — The city of Radford ranks no. 21 for “wallet-friendliness” among college towns and cities, according to WalletHub. Home of Radford University, Radford has a high population of students, and plenty of low-cost options for entertainment.

Source: WalletHub

The ranking is based on the following metrics:

Housing Costs Note: This metric measures the price of a two-bedroom apartment rental.

Adjusted Cost of Living for Young People

Share of Rental Units

Average Monthly Fitness-Club Fee

Average Cost of Pizza & Burgers

Cost of Higher Education Note: This metric measures the average tuition fee weighted by the number of students.

Student Loan Debt per Person

Learn more about the City of Radford and Radford University.

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