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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT West Liberty University| West Virginia State University | Virginia College Augusta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $30,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $4,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 76% |
Admission |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $175 |
Diversity |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Virginia College-Augusta based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 840 students)
WVSU vs. Virginia College-Augusta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Virginia College-Augusta?
- Virginia College Augusta is 77.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($14,382.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Virginia College-Augusta than West Virginia State University ($14,382.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Virginia College-Augusta ($11,684 vs. $30,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College Augusta are 41.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,616 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Virginia College Augusta (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 124.5% larger than aid received Virginia College Augusta ($9,482 vs. $4,223)
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or Virginia College-Augusta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Augusta or WVSU .
WVSU vs. Virginia College-Augusta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or Virginia College-Augusta? 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-Augusta and WVSU.
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Virginia College-Augusta graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Augusta students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,250)
- Virginia College-Augusta graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($175 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Augusta students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/