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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary Montgomery College UVA WVU UMBC Howard| Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
| Location | Annandale, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,896 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nvcc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,412 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,790 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,690 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,109 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,876 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 83% |
Admission |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northern Virginia Community College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Virginia Community College is larger than than VCU based on total student enrollment (51,896 students vs. 28,082 students)
Northern Virginia Community College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Virginia Community College or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 130.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Virginia Community College for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $5,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.6% higher at VCU than Northern Virginia Community College ($33,726.00 vs. $10,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Virginia Community College than VCU ($10,109 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Virginia Community College are 41.3% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($8,690 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Northern Virginia Community College (83% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Northern Virginia Community College ($12,583 vs. $8,876)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Virginia Community College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Northern Virginia Community College .
Northern Virginia Community College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Virginia Community College or VCU? 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 VCU and Northern Virginia Community College.
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Northern Virginia Community College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,100)
- Northern Virginia Community College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $23,250)
- Northern Virginia Community College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($113 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Virginia Community College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/