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Overview |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
| Location | Lawton, OK | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cameron.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,025 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,445 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,280 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,674 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $305 |
Diversity |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Cameron University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Cameron University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,418 students)
Cameron University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cameron University or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at VSU than Cameron University ($16,542.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than VSU ($9,674 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 83.8% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($6,280 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Cameron University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Cameron University ($11,498 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Cameron University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Cameron University .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VSU (2.85)
Cameron University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cameron 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 Cameron University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Cameron University (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Cameron University earn on average $100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $36,700)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $29,500)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($193 vs. $305)
- More Cameron University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/