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Overview |
Allen University | VSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,058 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,755 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Allen University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,658 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.1%Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5%Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Allen University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $305 |
Diversity |
Allen University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Allen University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 677 students)
Allen University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or VSU?
- Allen University is 126.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at VSU than Allen University ($17,038.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than VSU ($11,058 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 51% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,584 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Virginia State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($13,755 vs. $12,300)
Allen University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Allen University .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Allen University (32.1%)
Allen University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or VSU? 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 VSU and Allen University.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $24,300)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,619 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($29,500 vs. $37,119)
- VSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($305 vs. $383)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/