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USD UCSD JMU UC Riverside Mason Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU| San Diego State University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 83% |
Admission |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $240 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than VCU based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 28,082 students)
San Diego State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 117% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at VCU than San Diego State University ($33,726.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than VCU ($13,017 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 60.6% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($12,279 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than San Diego State University (83% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 26.7% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($12,583 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 33 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or VCU? 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 VCU and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $47,500)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $7,901 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $23,250)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($158 vs. $240)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/