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KSU JMU GS Mason Georgia Georgia Tech Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion Mercer CNU William & Mary| Georgia State University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than VCU based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 28,238 students)
Georgia State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at VCU than Georgia State University ($34,744.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than VCU ($16,390 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 1.3% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($16,119 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Georgia State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($12,433 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 41 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Georgia State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,200)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,699)
- VCU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/