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Overview |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Falls Church, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 1,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | stratford.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $14,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $14,985 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
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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 |
Academics |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $32,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $337 |
Diversity |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Stratford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Stratford University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,397 students)
VSU vs. Stratford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Stratford University?
- Stratford University is 170.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($14,985.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at VSU than Stratford University ($16,542.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stratford University are 64.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,000 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Stratford University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Stratford University ($11,498 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Stratford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stratford University or VSU .
VSU vs. Stratford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Stratford 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 Stratford University and VSU.
- Graduates from Stratford University earn on average $600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Stratford University graduates. ($29,500 vs. $32,625)
- VSU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Stratford University graduates. ($305 vs. $337)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stratford University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/