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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| St. Francis College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFC | VCU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,552 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,460 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,460 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,766 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,540 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SFC | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $240 |
Diversity |
SFC | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
SFC | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SFC | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 3,552 students)
SFC vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or VCU?
- St. Francis College is 113.7% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($27,460.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at VCU than St. Francis College ($34,744.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than VCU ($22,766 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 11.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,119 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College as Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 49.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($18,540 vs. $12,433)
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or SFC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 188 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming VCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SFC (2.9)
SFC vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than St. Francis College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $2,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,425)
- VCU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($240 vs. $252)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC 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/