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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | VSU | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,761 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,301 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,618 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 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 |
University of Houston-Victoria | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $305 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at VSU than University of Houston Victoria ($16,542.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than VSU ($11,761 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 10% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,494 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than University of Houston Victoria (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 23.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($11,498 vs. $9,301)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of Houston-Victoria .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $6,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,700)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $11,971 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $29,500)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($181 vs. $305)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/