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Overview |
Shawnee State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | 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 | 3.3 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Shawnee State University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $305 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or VSU?
- Shawnee State University is 68.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at VSU than Shawnee State University ($16,542.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than VSU ($13,313 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($11,544 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Shawnee State University (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 49% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($11,498 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (2.85)
Shawnee State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Shawnee State University (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $400 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $5,788 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $29,500)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $305)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/