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Overview |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,876 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,330 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,330 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,870 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,248 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,385 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,364 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,501 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,876 students)
University of Richmond vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or VCU?
- University of Richmond is 384.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at University of Richmond than Virginia Commonwealth University ($60,330.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of Richmond ($21,294 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($12,279 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of Richmond (83% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 268.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($46,385 vs. $12,583)
University of Richmond vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or University of Richmond .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 240 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
University of Richmond vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond 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 University of Richmond.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (83% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $26,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,250)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/