- Virginia State University (VSU) is a public school while Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- EMU has more expensive tuition of $41,860 than VSU ($22,006).
- EMU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.73% than VSU (91.11%).
- VSU is larger with 4,648 students than EMU (1,334 students).
| Virginia State University View More Rivals | Eastern Mennonite University View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #25 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | Harrisonburg, VA |
VSU| Known as | EMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,860 |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,500 |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $26,974 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 53.73% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 28.55% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 1,334 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 892 |
| 348 | Graduate | 442 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 323 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 672) $7,060 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 89 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 279 Full-time 121 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,577 for Faculties $46,743 Part-time |