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Overview |
GSU | VSU | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
GSU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $305 |
Diversity |
GSU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
GSU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GSU | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or VSU?
- Governors State University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at VSU than Governors State University ($16,542.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than VSU ($9,833 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,000 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($11,987 vs. $11,498)
GSU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 54 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming GSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,700)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $29,500)
- GSU graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($178 vs. $305)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/