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NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Hampton University ECSU Livingstone College NCAT| Johnson C Smith University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | VSU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
JCSU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $305 |
Diversity |
JCSU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
JCSU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or VSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 215.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at JCSU than Virginia State University ($17,474.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than JCSU ($15,773 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 62.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,100 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Virginia State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($12,911 vs. $11,498)
JCSU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia State University (857) is 61 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,300)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($29,500 vs. $32,050)
- VSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($305 vs. $331)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/