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Overview |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
| Location | Phoenixville, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 583 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valleyforge.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,400 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,400 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,825 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,715 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 370 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Valley Forge | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 583 students)
University of Valley Forge vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Valley Forge or VSU?
- University of Valley Forge is 304.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Valley Forge than Virginia State University ($22,400.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than University of Valley Forge ($15,773 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 4.5% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,050 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 36.7% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($15,715 vs. $11,498)
University of Valley Forge vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Valley Forge or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of Valley Forge .
- The average SAT score at University of Valley Forge (945) is 88 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming University of Valley Forge students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
University of Valley Forge vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Virginia State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,700)
- University of Valley Forge students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- University of Valley Forge graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More University of Valley Forge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/