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Overview |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 13,609 students)
Pace University-New York vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or VCU?
- Pace University New York is 286.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Pace University-New York than Virginia Commonwealth University ($48,152.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Pace University-New York ($21,294 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 66.8% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($12,279 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 169.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($33,911 vs. $12,583)
Pace University-New York vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 37 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Pace University-New York students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at Pace University-New York is the same as at Virginia Commonwealth University (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $15,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Pace University-New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/