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Overview |
BBC | VSU | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
BBC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $305 |
Diversity |
BBC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 88% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BBC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or VSU?
- Clarks Summit University is 436.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at BBC than Virginia State University ($29,700.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than BBC ($15,773 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 58.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,300 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 72% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($19,782 vs. $11,498)
BBC vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Virginia State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $11,812 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,688 vs. $29,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($182 vs. $305)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/