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JMU UCSC San Diego State Mason UC Merced UCI UCSD San Jose State ASU Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion| University of California Riverside | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | VCU | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,809 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,333 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,487 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,042 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 83% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,683 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 37,563 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $240 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Riverside | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | 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 UC Riverside based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 26,809 students)
UC Riverside vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than UC Riverside for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at UC Riverside than Virginia Commonwealth University ($41,636.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than VCU ($14,487 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 41.2% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($12,279 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of California Riverside (83% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 75.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($22,042 vs. $12,583)
UC Riverside vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of California Riverside (1119) is 22 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UC Riverside (68.7%)
UC Riverside vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $4,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $4,141 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($19,109 vs. $23,250)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($197 vs. $240)
- More UC Riverside 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/