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Overview |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
| Location | Johnson, VT | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,779 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,592 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,546 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,740 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,031 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,209 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,819 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $305 |
Diversity |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Johnson State College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,779 students)
Johnson State College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson State College or VSU?
- Johnson State College is 109.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Johnson State College than Virginia State University ($25,680.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than VSU ($15,546 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 7.4% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($11,544 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($12,740 vs. $11,498)
Johnson State College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson State College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Johnson State College .
- The average SAT score at Johnson State College (975) is 118 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Johnson State College students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
Johnson State College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson State College 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 Johnson State College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Johnson State College (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $5,681 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,819 vs. $29,500)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($246 vs. $305)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/