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Overview |
University of Toledo | VCU | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,545 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #545 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utoledo.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Toledo | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,985 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,345 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,654 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,047 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Toledo | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,575 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 11,598 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Toledo | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Toledo | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Toledo | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Toledo | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Toledo | 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 University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 15,545 students)
University of Toledo vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Toledo or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at VCU than University of Toledo ($33,726.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than VCU ($17,654 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($12,279 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Toledo than Virginia Commonwealth University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 25.2% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($12,583 vs. $10,047)
University of Toledo vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Toledo or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or University of Toledo .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 28 points higher than at University of Toledo (1069)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than VCU (91%)
University of Toledo vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Toledo 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 University of Toledo.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than University of Toledo (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $2,000 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Toledo graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Toledo graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/