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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Cabrini College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
| Location | Radnor, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,048 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cabrini.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,800 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,800 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,733 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,025 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,707 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1069/1257 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,806 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cabrini College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Cabrini College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,048 students)
Cabrini College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cabrini College or VCU?
- Cabrini College is 170.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($34,800.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Cabrini College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($34,800.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Cabrini College ($22,852 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cabrini College are 11.9% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,400 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Cabrini College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cabrini College students is 93.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,025 vs. $12,433)
Cabrini College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cabrini College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Cabrini College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Cabrini College (69.2%)
Cabrini College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cabrini College 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 Cabrini College.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Cabrini College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cabrini College earn on average $200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,556 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrini College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,806)
- VCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrini College graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Cabrini College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/