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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Averett University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | VCU | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
AU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
AU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
AU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AU | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or VCU?
- Averett University is 202.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at AU than Virginia Commonwealth University ($37,640.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than AU ($21,294 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 8.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,360 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 108.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($26,246 vs. $12,583)
AU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or AU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 184 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming VCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AU (3.07)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or VCU? 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 VCU and AU.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Averett University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $900 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/