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Overview |
Pensacola State | VSU | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 92% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | 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 | 2.54 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $305 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Pensacola State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (7,981 students vs. 4,648 students)
Pensacola State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 193.4% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at VSU than Pensacola State College ($16,542.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than VSU ($3,305 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pensacola State College are 21.7% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,486 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Pensacola State College (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 103% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($11,498 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $26,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($3,500 vs. $29,500)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $269 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($36 vs. $305)
- More Pensacola State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/