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Overview |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,876 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,330 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,330 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,870 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,248 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,385 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,364 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,501 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.4% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 83% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 409 students)
University of Richmond vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or PHC?
- University of Richmond is 112.4% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at University of Richmond than Patrick Henry College ($60,330.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than University of Richmond ($26,095 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 34.9% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($11,020 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than University of Richmond (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 242.8% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($46,385 vs. $13,531)
University of Richmond vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or University of Richmond .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
University of Richmond vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond or PHC? 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 PHC and University of Richmond.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/