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Overview |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 58% |
Admission |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Sep 13, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | N/A |
Diversity |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College South Campus is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (4,901 students vs. 4,648 students)
VSU vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Seattle South?
- Virginia State University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.4% higher at VSU than Seattle Community College South Campus ($16,542.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than VSU ($9,594 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 11.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,383 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Seattle Community College South Campus (92% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($11,498 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or VSU .
VSU vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and VSU.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College South Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/