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Overview |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 50% |
Admission |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $191 |
Diversity |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,775 students)
VSU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 448.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at LGCNHS than Virginia State University ($30,408.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than LGCNHS ($15,773 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 4.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,000 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (92% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 87.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($11,498 vs. $6,133)
VSU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or VSU .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
VSU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and VSU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $14,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $36,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $29,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($191 vs. $305)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/