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Overview |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | national-college.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,856 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,856 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,208 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,744 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,285 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,398 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $283 | $305 |
Diversity |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 81% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 7% |
Students |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 27% | ||
Campus |
National College-Salem | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than National College-Salem based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,113 students)
National College-Salem vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National College-Salem or VSU?
- National College Salem is 96% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,856.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at VSU than National College Salem ($16,542.00 vs. $10,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National College Salem than VSU ($13,744 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Salem are 86% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($6,208 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National College Salem than Virginia State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 38.8% larger than aid received National College Salem ($11,498 vs. $8,285)
Which college is harder to get into, National College-Salem or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or National College-Salem .
National College-Salem vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National College-Salem 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 National College-Salem.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than National College-Salem graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $23,100)
- National College Salem students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,398 vs. $29,500)
- National College-Salem graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($283 vs. $305)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Salem students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/