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Overview |
VSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 13 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | skyline.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $14,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $14,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $19,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $5,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $206 |
Diversity |
VSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 31% | ||
| % 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 | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
VSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| 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 Skyline College-Roanoke based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 13 students)
VSU vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Skyline College-Roanoke?
- Skyline College Roanoke is 156.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($14,190.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at VSU than Skyline College Roanoke ($16,542.00 vs. $14,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Skyline College-Roanoke ($15,773 vs. $19,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skyline College Roanoke are 39.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,250 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skyline College Roanoke than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 107.3% larger than aid received Skyline College Roanoke ($11,498 vs. $5,547)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Skyline College-Roanoke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skyline College-Roanoke or VSU .
VSU vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Skyline College-Roanoke? 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 Skyline College-Roanoke and VSU.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Skyline College-Roanoke graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,500)
- Skyline College Roanoke students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,500)
- Skyline College-Roanoke graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($206 vs. $305)
- More Skyline College-Roanoke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/