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Overview |
VSU | NewU University | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Washington, District Of Columbia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | 34 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | newu.university | ||
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Costs |
VSU | NewU University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | $10,810 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
VSU | NewU University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,577 | 2,743 | ||
| Admitted | 9,424 | 2,716 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 0.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | NewU University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | NewU 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 | NewU University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 18% | ||
| 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 | NewU University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
VSU | NewU University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than NewU University based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 34 students)
VSU vs. NewU University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or NewU University?
- NewU University is 170.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at VSU than NewU University ($17,038.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at NewU University than VSU ($9,390 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 23.4% lower than costs at NewU University ($12,966 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at NewU University than Virginia State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received NewU University ($12,300 vs. $10,810)
VSU vs. NewU University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or NewU University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NewU University or VSU .
- NewU University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than VSU (89.1%)
VSU vs. NewU University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or NewU 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 NewU University and VSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/