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Overview |
MCNY | VSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,334 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,481 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,565 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
MCNY | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 81 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 62 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 |
MCNY | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $305 |
Diversity |
MCNY | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
MCNY | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 663 students)
MCNY vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or VSU?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 249.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at MCNY than Virginia State University ($19,338.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than MCNY ($16,184 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 5.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($12,334 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Virginia State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 87.4% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($12,300 vs. $6,565)
MCNY vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than MCNY (76.5%)
MCNY vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $3,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($29,500 vs. $34,500)
- VSU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($305 vs. $356)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/