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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $305 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,648 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.2% higher at VSU than Southern University and A & M College ($16,542.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Southern University and A & M College ($15,773 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 23.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,366 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Southern University and A & M College (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 53% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($11,498 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 54 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $1,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($29,500 vs. $30,750)
- VSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($305 vs. $317)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/