VCU vs VSU

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Both schools are four-year, public schools.
VCU has more expensive tuition & fees ($39,884) than VSU ($22,650).
It is harder to admit to VSU than VCU.
VCU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,130) than VSU (945).
VCU has higher submitted ACT score (25) than VSU (18).
VCU has more students with 28,464 students while VSU has 5,605 students.
VSU has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while VCU's ratio is 17 to 1.
VCU has more full-time faculties with 2,149 faculties while VSU has 313 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Virginia Commonwealth University	vs.	Virginia State University
Richmond, Virginia	Location	Petersburg, Virginia
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$16,720 Out-Of-State$39,884	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$10,043 Out-Of-State$22,650
70%	% Receiving Financial Aid	91%
$13,626	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$15,647

92.62 %	Acceptance Rates	88.63 %
21.59 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	14.27 %
1,130	SAT Score	945
25	ACT Score	18
63 %	Graduation Rate	39 %
21 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
85 %	Retention Rate	69 %
28,464	Student Population	5,605
2,149	Number of Faculties	313
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between VCU and VSU

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors