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Overview |
WCU | VCU | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 83% |
Admission |
WCU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
WCU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
WCU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WCU | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 17,275 students)
WCU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at VCU than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($33,726.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than WCU ($21,294 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 15.9% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,279 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (83% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 131.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,583 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 25 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at WCU (3.43)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than WCU (87.8%)
WCU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or VCU? 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 VCU and WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/