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Overview |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $305 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 4,648 students)
Washburn University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or VSU?
- Washburn University is 63.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Washburn University than Virginia State University ($20,328.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than VSU ($12,473 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 15% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,040 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Washburn University ($11,498 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at VSU (2.85)
Washburn University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or VSU? 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 VSU and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Washburn University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $5,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $36,700)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $12,600 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $29,500)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($174 vs. $305)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/