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Overview |
VSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $201 |
Diversity |
VSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,748 students)
VSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 54.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Concord University than Virginia State University ($18,780.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than VSU ($8,464 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 14.4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,090 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Virginia State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Concord University ($11,498 vs. $11,120)
VSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 137 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than VSU (89.7%)
VSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Concord 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 Concord University and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Concord University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($201 vs. $305)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/