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JMU Mason Rowan University Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary Rutgers UVA Kean WVU| Stockton University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stockton | VCU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Stockton | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $240 |
Diversity |
Stockton | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stockton | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Stockton based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 8,788 students)
Stockton vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or VCU?
- Stockton University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($12,996.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at VCU than Stockton University ($34,744.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than VCU ($19,752 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 5.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($15,332 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Stockton University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Stockton University ($12,433 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 23 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Stockton (88.2%)
Stockton vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $1,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,500)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $2,142 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $23,250)
- Stockton graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/