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JMU Mason UW-Seattle Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Washington State Old Dominion UO OSU CNU EWU Central Washington University| Virginia Commonwealth University | Western Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,082 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vcu.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,458 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,726 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,279 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,294 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,583 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,242 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 16,600 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $200 |
Diversity |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
VCU | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 14,747 students)
VCU vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCU or Western Washington University?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at VCU than Western Washington University ($33,726.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Washington University than VCU ($21,105 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 19.6% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($12,279 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than Virginia Commonwealth University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 92.9% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($12,583 vs. $6,522)
VCU vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCU or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or VCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 17 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than VCU (91%)
VCU vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCU or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and VCU.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,500)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $3,837 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($19,413 vs. $23,250)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($200 vs. $240)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/