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Overview |
VSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | North Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 388 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $29,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $4,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 70% |
Admission |
VSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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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 | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $175 |
Diversity |
VSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
VSU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| 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 Virginia College in Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 388 students)
VSU vs. Virginia College in Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Virginia College in Charleston?
- Virginia College in Charleston is 159.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($14,382.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at VSU than Virginia College in Charleston ($16,542.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Virginia College in Charleston ($15,773 vs. $29,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College in Charleston are 34% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,616 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Virginia College in Charleston (92% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 181.7% larger than aid received Virginia College in Charleston ($11,498 vs. $4,081)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Virginia College in Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College in Charleston or VSU .
VSU vs. Virginia College in Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Virginia College in Charleston? 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 Virginia College in Charleston and VSU.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Virginia College in Charleston graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College in Charleston students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $29,500)
- Virginia College in Charleston graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($175 vs. $305)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College in Charleston students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/