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Overview |
NYSID | VSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 633 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nysid.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYSID | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,600 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,600 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,102 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,498 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 23% | 92% |
Admission |
NYSID | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 169 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 110 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NYSID | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYSID | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $305 |
Diversity |
NYSID | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 7% |
Students |
NYSID | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NYSID | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 NYSID based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 633 students)
NYSID vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYSID or VSU?
- New York School of Interior Design is 398.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at NYSID than Virginia State University ($27,600.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than NYSID ($15,773 vs. $35,102)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 87.1% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($11,544 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than New York School of Interior Design (92% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 109.1% larger than aid received New York School of Interior Design ($11,498 vs. $5,498)
NYSID vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYSID or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or NYSID .
- The average SAT score at New York School of Interior Design (1065) is 208 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Accepted freshman NYSID students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than NYSID (65.1%)
NYSID vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYSID 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 NYSID.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than Virginia State University (86% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from New York School of Interior Design earn on average $11,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $36,700)
- More NYSID graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/