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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Immaculata University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Immaculata University | VCU | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,407 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,598 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,958 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,536 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
Immaculata University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Immaculata University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 2,407 students)
Immaculata University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or VCU?
- Immaculata University is 115.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at VCU than Immaculata University ($34,744.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Immaculata University ($22,852 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 25.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,870 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($15,598 vs. $12,433)
Immaculata University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 122 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
Immaculata University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $7,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/