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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Shenandoah University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | SVU | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,343 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,614 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,614 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,400 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,100 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,763 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 2,929 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 943/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
SU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
SU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 73% | ||
Campus |
SU | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 967 students)
SU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or SVU?
- Shenandoah University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at SU than Southern Virginia University ($34,614.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than SU ($25,440 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 25.9% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,376 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University as Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 210% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($24,100 vs. $7,775)
SU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 36 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than SU (77.8%)
SU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or SVU? 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 SVU and SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Southern Virginia University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,700 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/