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Overview |
Davis College | VSU | ||
| Location | Johnson City, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 137 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davisny.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davis College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,800 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,320 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 92% |
Admission |
Davis College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 3 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Davis College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davis College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,135 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $187 | $305 |
Diversity |
Davis College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Davis College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Davis College | 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 Davis College based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 137 students)
Davis College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davis College or VSU?
- Davis College is 203.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($16,800.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at VSU than Davis College ($17,038.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than VSU ($14,320 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 70.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,600 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Davis College (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Davis College ($12,300 vs. $8,260)
Davis College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davis College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Davis College .
- Accepted freshman Davis College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Davis College (33.3%)
Davis College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davis College 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 Davis College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Davis College (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $11,365 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($18,135 vs. $29,500)
- Davis College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($187 vs. $305)
- More Davis College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/