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OSU JMU Mason UW-Seattle Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Portland State University Old Dominion Western Washington University CNU Colorado State William & Mary| University of Oregon | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UO | VCU | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,163 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,512 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,158 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,077 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 83% |
Admission |
UO | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,154 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 32,061 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
UO | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $240 |
Diversity |
UO | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UO | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UO | 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 23,163 students)
UO vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or VCU?
- University of Oregon is 0.4% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at UO than Virginia Commonwealth University ($39,158.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than UO ($21,294 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($12,279 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than Virginia Commonwealth University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 28.8% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($12,583 vs. $9,767)
UO vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or UO .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 22 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming UO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UO (3.73)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UO (86.3%)
UO vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $1,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,149 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,250)
- UO graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/