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Overview |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $305 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or VSU?
- Plaza College is 134.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at VSU than Plaza College ($16,542.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Plaza College ($15,773 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 64.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,000 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Plaza College (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 68.5% larger than aid received Plaza College ($11,498 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Plaza College .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $15,585 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($13,915 vs. $29,500)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($143 vs. $305)
- More Plaza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/