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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Southern Virginia University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SVU | VCU | ||
| Location | Buena Vista, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SVU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,858 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,274 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,188 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
SVU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,090 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,084 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
SVU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SVU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,654 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $240 |
Diversity |
SVU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SVU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SVU | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,053 students)
SVU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SVU or VCU?
- Southern Virginia University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at VCU than Southern Virginia University ($33,726.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than SVU ($21,294 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 34.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($9,150 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 53.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($12,583 vs. $8,188)
SVU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SVU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or SVU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 56 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than VCU (91%)
SVU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SVU 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 SVU.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Southern Virginia University (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $6,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,600)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $404 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,654)
- VCU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($240 vs. $244)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/