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Overview |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Location | California, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
California University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California University of Pennsylvania is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,648 students)
California University of Pennsylvania vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California University of Pennsylvania or VSU?
- California University of Pennsylvania is 39.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at VSU than California University of Pennsylvania ($16,542.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California University of Pennsylvania are 10.8% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,416 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than California University of Pennsylvania (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($11,498 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California University of Pennsylvania or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or California University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at California University of Pennsylvania (922) is 65 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming California University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman California University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VSU (2.85)
California University of Pennsylvania vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California University of Pennsylvania or VSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between VSU and California University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at California University of Pennsylvania is higher than Virginia State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,700)
- California University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- California University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More California University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/