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Overview |
Neumann | VSU | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Neumann | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Neumann | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Neumann | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 7% |
Students |
Neumann | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,155 students)
Neumann vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or VSU?
- Neumann University is 511.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Neumann than Virginia State University ($33,900.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Neumann ($15,773 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 43.8% lower than costs at Neumann University ($11,544 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 122.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($25,623 vs. $11,498)
Neumann vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Neumann University (905) is 48 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Neumann students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Neumann vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Virginia State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $7,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,700)
- Neumann University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Neumann graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Neumann graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/