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Overview |
VSU | ASOT | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | apexsot.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | ASOT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $17,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $10,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $1,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | ASOT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | ASOT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | ASOT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $454 |
Diversity |
VSU | ASOT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | ASOT | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
VSU | ASOT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than ASOT based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 554 students)
VSU vs. ASOT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or ASOT?
- Virginia State University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than ASOT for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.6% higher at VSU than Apex School of Theology ($16,542.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Apex School of Theology than VSU ($10,745 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 53.3% lower than costs at Apex School of Theology ($11,544 vs. $17,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Apex School of Theology than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 639.4% larger than aid received Apex School of Theology ($11,498 vs. $1,555)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or ASOT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASOT or VSU .
VSU vs. ASOT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or ASOT? 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 ASOT and VSU.
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ASOT graduates. ($29,500 vs. $44,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than ASOT graduates. ($305 vs. $454)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASOT students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/