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Overview |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,694 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,950 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,950 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,567 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,358 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,068 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 961 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $305 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 1,694 students)
Wilson College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or VSU?
- Wilson College is 368.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($25,950.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Wilson College than Virginia State University ($25,950.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Wilson College ($16,184 vs. $21,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 6.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($12,162 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 41.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($17,358 vs. $12,300)
Wilson College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 84 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Wilson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than VSU (89.1%)
Wilson College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson College 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Virginia State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $29,500)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($266 vs. $305)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/