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Overview |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Vincennes, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,773 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vinu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,116 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,201 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,232 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,637 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,186 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.98 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,884 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $240 |
Diversity |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Vincennes University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vincennes University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (16,773 students vs. 3,785 students)
Vincennes University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vincennes University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Vincennes University than West Virginia State University ($15,201.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than WVSU ($9,637 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vincennes University are 8.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,232 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Vincennes University (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vincennes University students is 18% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,186 vs. $9,482)
Which college is harder to get into, Vincennes University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Vincennes University .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
Vincennes University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vincennes University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Vincennes University.
- Graduates from Vincennes University earn on average $2,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $32,700)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $9,366 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($13,884 vs. $23,250)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($143 vs. $240)
- More Vincennes University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/