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Overview |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 69% |
Admission |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $348 |
Diversity |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 39% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Virginia Union University?
- Philander Smith College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at PSC than Virginia Union University ($11,804.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Virginia Union University ($15,634 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 12.6% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,250 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Virginia Union University (86% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 20% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($10,317 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
PSC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Virginia Union University (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $6,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $33,750)
- PSC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($320 vs. $348)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/