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Loyola Marymount William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell USD Davidson Colgate Miami Oxy| Santa Clara University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,340 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,587 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,587 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,984 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,651 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,375 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 64% |
Admission |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,843 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 8,261 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 72% | ||
Campus |
SCU | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (9,340 students vs. 3,776 students)
SCU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 6.8% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($62,600.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at University of Richmond than Santa Clara University ($62,600.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than SCU ($35,263 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 17.1% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,210 vs. $18,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than University of Richmond (73% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 48.2% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($42,050 vs. $28,375)
SCU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or SCU .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 24 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
SCU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than University of Richmond (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $8,000 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $352 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $21,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/