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Overview |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $268 |
Diversity |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 62% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 767 students)
VSU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 463.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Virginia State University ($31,200.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Alderson Broaddus College ($15,773 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 13.5% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,170 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 114.4% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($24,656 vs. $11,498)
VSU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 123 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
VSU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Virginia State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $9,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,700)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,500)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($268 vs. $305)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/