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Overview |
TSBC | VSU | ||
| Location | South Point, OH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsbc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSBC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,400 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,080 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
TSBC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TSBC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 1:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSBC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $305 |
Diversity |
TSBC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 41% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
TSBC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 33% | ||
Campus |
TSBC | 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 TSBC based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 20 students)
TSBC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSBC or VSU?
- Tri State Bible College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at VSU than Tri State Bible College ($17,038.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tri State Bible College are 17% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,080 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Tri State Bible College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Tri State Bible College ($12,300 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TSBC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or TSBC .
TSBC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSBC 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 TSBC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/