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Overview |
CW | VSU | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 891 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,220 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,220 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,332 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,905 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
CW | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 460 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 435 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CW | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $305 |
Diversity |
CW | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CW | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CW | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 891 students)
CW vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or VSU?
- The College of Westchester is 319.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($23,220.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at CW than Virginia State University ($23,220.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than VSU ($11,332 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 36.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,520 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 53.7% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($18,905 vs. $12,300)
CW vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than VSU (89.1%)
CW vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $3,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,700)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $5,606 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,894 vs. $29,500)
- CW graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($247 vs. $305)
- More CW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/