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Overview |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 92% |
Admission |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $305 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 4,648 students)
Seminole State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 131.5% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at VSU than Seminole State College of Florida ($16,542.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than VSU ($3,144 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 78.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($6,464 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Seminole State College of Florida (92% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 64.8% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($11,498 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $19,473 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $29,500)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($103 vs. $305)
- More Seminole State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/