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NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University ECSU WSSU Temple Longwood University| Virginia State University | Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | 893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $13,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | $13,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | $11,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
VSU | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,577 | 547 | ||
| Admitted | 9,424 | 186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 34% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 64% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | N/A |
Diversity |
VSU | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 0% | ||
| % 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 | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 893 students)
VSU vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Carolina University?
- Carolina University is 141.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($13,400.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at VSU than Carolina University ($17,038.00 vs. $13,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Carolina University ($16,184 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina University are 4.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($12,400 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina University than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Carolina University ($12,300 vs. $11,743)
VSU vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or VSU .
- Accepted freshman Carolina University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Carolina University (34%)
VSU vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and VSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/