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Overview |
VSU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
VSU | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $222 |
Diversity |
VSU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,241 students)
VSU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 178.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Penn College than Virginia State University ($23,190.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Penn College ($15,773 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,544 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,498 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or VSU .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at VSU (2.85)
VSU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Penn College? 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 Penn College and VSU.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Virginia State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($222 vs. $305)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/