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Overview |
Vassar | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 64% |
Admission |
Vassar | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $218 |
Diversity |
Vassar | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Vassar | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (3,776 students vs. 2,456 students)
Vassar vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or University of Richmond?
- Vassar College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Vassar than University of Richmond ($66,870.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than University of Richmond ($29,733 vs. $35,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 7.4% lower than costs at Vassar College ($16,210 vs. $17,415)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Vassar College (64% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 28% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($53,840 vs. $42,050)
Vassar vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar 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 Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 68 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (23.3%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Vassar vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Richmond (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $15,500 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $5,368 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($15,780 vs. $21,148)
- Vassar graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($163 vs. $218)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/