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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Virginia Commonwealth University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCU | PHC | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 28,238 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vcu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCU | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,850 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,744 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,119 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,852 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,433 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VCU | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,052 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 17,729 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
VCU | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCU | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
VCU | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
VCU | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 83% | ||
Campus |
VCU | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 408 students)
VCU vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCU or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 121% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at VCU than Patrick Henry College ($34,744.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than PHC ($22,852 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 46.3% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,020 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Patrick Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 11% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,798 vs. $12,433)
VCU vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCU or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or VCU .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than PHC (82%)
VCU vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCU 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 VCU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/