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Overview |
VSU | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Fort Washington, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | devry.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $15,835 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $15,835 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $7,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
VSU | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | 695 | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | 482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 88% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| 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 | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| 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 | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
VSU | DeVry University-Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 DeVry University-Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 0 students)
VSU vs. DeVry University-Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or DeVry University-Pennsylvania?
- DeVry University Pennsylvania is 185.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($15,835.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at VSU than DeVry University Pennsylvania ($16,542.00 vs. $15,835.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University Pennsylvania are 52% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,594 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than DeVry University Pennsylvania (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University Pennsylvania ($11,498 vs. $0)
VSU vs. DeVry University-Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or DeVry University-Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeVry University-Pennsylvania or VSU .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than DeVry University-Pennsylvania (69.4%)
VSU vs. DeVry University-Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or DeVry University-Pennsylvania? 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 DeVry University-Pennsylvania and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than DeVry University Pennsylvania (40% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/