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Harvard Yale William & Mary Villanova Penn Duke Cornell Brown Columbia UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee| Princeton University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 57% |
Admission |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $218 |
Diversity |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 3,876 students)
Princeton vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at University of Richmond than Princeton University ($60,330.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than University of Richmond ($18,698 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 25.3% lower than costs at Princeton University ($14,870 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than University of Richmond (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 28.9% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($59,792 vs. $46,385)
Princeton vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 153 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than University of Richmond (96% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $40,000 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $73,900)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $13,648 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($7,500 vs. $21,148)
- Princeton graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($77 vs. $218)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/