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Overview |
VSU | UNTD | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Dallas, Texas | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 3,685 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | untdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | UNTD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $7,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $20,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $10,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $11,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | UNTD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | 2,474 | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 775/886 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | UNTD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | UNTD | ||
| 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 | UNTD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| 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 | UNTD | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
VSU | UNTD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than UNTD based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,685 students)
VSU vs. UNTD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or UNTD?
- University of North Texas at Dallas is 41.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,840.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at UNTD than Virginia State University ($20,080.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas at Dallas than VSU ($10,351 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas at Dallas are 24.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,302 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas at Dallas than Virginia State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas at Dallas students is 0.9% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($11,598 vs. $11,498)
VSU vs. UNTD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or UNTD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNTD or VSU .
- UNTD has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than VSU (89.7%)
VSU vs. UNTD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or UNTD? 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 UNTD and VSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/