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JMU Georgia State KSU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU Georgia VSU William & Mary North Georgia| Georgia Southern University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | VCU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
GS | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
GS | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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 GS based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 25,481 students)
GS vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 185% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at VCU than Georgia Southern University ($33,726.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than VCU ($15,352 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 19% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,316 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Virginia Commonwealth University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 42.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($12,583 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 8 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at GS (3.36)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Georgia Southern University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $2,700 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- GS graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS 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/