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Overview |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
| Location | New Castle, DE | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,020 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,970 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,970 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,089 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,380 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 92% |
Admission |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $305 |
Diversity |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilmington University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,020 students vs. 4,648 students)
Wilmington University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington University or VSU?
- Wilmington University is 116.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,970.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at VSU than Wilmington University ($16,542.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington University than VSU ($14,089 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington University are 92.4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($6,000 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Wilmington University (92% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 113.7% larger than aid received Wilmington University ($11,498 vs. $5,380)
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Wilmington University .
Wilmington University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington 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 Wilmington University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Wilmington University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wilmington University earn on average $6,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,700)
- Wilmington University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $29,500)
- Wilmington University graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($193 vs. $305)
- More Wilmington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/