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Overview |
VSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
VSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
VSU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $240 |
Diversity |
VSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
VSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
VSU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,785 students)
VSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 46.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at VSU than West Virginia State University ($16,542.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than VSU ($11,684 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 5.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,544 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 21.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,498 vs. $9,482)
VSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or VSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 70 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (2.85)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than VSU (89.7%)
VSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,500)
- WVSU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($240 vs. $305)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/