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Overview |
Vassar | PHC | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 408 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Vassar | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Vassar | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | N/A |
Diversity |
Vassar | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Vassar | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 408 students)
Vassar vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or PHC?
- Vassar College is 135.5% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at Vassar than Patrick Henry College ($66,870.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Vassar ($25,128 vs. $29,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 58% lower than costs at Vassar College ($11,020 vs. $17,415)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Vassar College (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 290.2% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($53,840 vs. $13,798)
Vassar vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Vassar vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/