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Overview |
UArts | VSU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UArts | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UArts | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
UArts | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UArts | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UArts | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or VSU?
- The University of the Arts is 819.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208% higher at UArts than Virginia State University ($50,950.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than UArts ($15,773 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 55.5% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,544 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 121.4% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($25,460 vs. $11,498)
UArts vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or UArts .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 188 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming UArts students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (18)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than UArts (80%)
UArts vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Virginia State University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- UArts graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/