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Overview |
Vassar | USciences | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 0% |
Admission |
Vassar | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vassar | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Vassar | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 2,420 students)
Vassar vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or USciences?
- Vassar College is 147.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.4% higher at Vassar than University of the Sciences ($63,840.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 6.2% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,560 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than University of the Sciences (57% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($50,193 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 260 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at USciences (3.63)
Vassar vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar or USciences? 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 USciences and Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of the Sciences (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $32,700 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,220 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/