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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | VSU | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,430 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or VSU?
- Saint Peter's University is 600.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.5% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Virginia State University ($38,790.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than VSU ($11,996 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 48.2% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($11,544 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 206.6% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($35,256 vs. $11,498)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 61 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Virginia State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $11,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,700)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/