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Overview |
Westminster College | VCU | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Westminster College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 |
Westminster College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Westminster College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or VCU?
- Westminster College is 205% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Westminster College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($38,000.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Westminster College ($21,294 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 3.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,900 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 140.4% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,252 vs. $12,583)
Westminster College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 69 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,700)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/