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Overview |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 11 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $339 |
Diversity |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 27% |
Students |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
VSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 11 students)
VSU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- University of Phoenix Columbia Campus is 71.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at VSU than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($16,542.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 63.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,070 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($11,498 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or VSU .
VSU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (40% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $19,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $36,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,313 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($29,500 vs. $32,813)
- VSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($305 vs. $339)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/