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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or VCU?
- Elizabethtown College is 181.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Elizabethtown College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($35,020.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Elizabethtown College ($21,294 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($12,279 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 70.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($21,405 vs. $12,583)
Elizabethtown College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 28 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $4,300 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/