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Overview |
York | VCU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
York | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
York | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $240 |
Diversity |
York | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
York | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
York | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 6,161 students)
York vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 85.4% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at VCU than CUNY York College ($34,744.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than VCU ($5,631 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 35.2% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($16,119 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than CUNY York College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 57.5% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($12,433 vs. $7,896)
York vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or York .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 212 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at York (3.15)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or VCU? 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 VCU and York.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than CUNY York College (53% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,300 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $14,450 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $23,250)
- York graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($90 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/