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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA Campbell University WVU UMBC Howard| Gardner Webb University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | VCU | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
GWU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GWU | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or VCU?
- Gardner Webb University is 152.7% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at VCU than Gardner Webb University ($34,744.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than GWU ($22,852 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 49.7% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,770 vs. $16,119)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 99.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,762 vs. $12,433)
GWU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 120 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming VCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at GWU (3.74)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than GWU (87%)
GWU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $7,000 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,719 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,969)
- VCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/