Compare colleges
Up to 4 at once. Figures are from the 2022-23 reporting year and are averages, so they will differ from what any one student pays or experiences.
- South University-Richmond
- South University-Virginia Beach
What stands out
South University-Virginia Beach has the lower average net price, while South University-Richmond reports the higher graduation rate. Which of those matters more depends on what you need, and none of it predicts your own cost or your own chance of admission.
| Metric | South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VAPrivate for-profit · 4-yearHighest graduation rate | South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VAPrivate for-profit · 4-yearLowest net priceHighest retention |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Average net priceWhat students on federal aid actually paid per year, after grants. | $30,442 | $27,843lowest |
| Published costSticker price before aid. Few students pay it. | $36,577 | $36,577 |
| In-state tuition | $18,145 | $18,145 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,145 | $18,145 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation rateWithin 150% of normal time. Excludes transfer students. | 29%highest | 12% |
| Retention rateFirst-year students who come back for a second year. | 67% | 100%highest |
| Median debt at graduationFederal loans only. Private and parent loans are not included. | $26,123lowest | $26,123lowest |
| Median earnings, 10 yrsReflects the subjects a college teaches and where it sits, not only its teaching. | $34,421highest | $34,421highest |
| Campus | ||
| Undergraduates | 232 | 240 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022-23. Blank figures mean the college did not report that measure, not that the value is zero. Acceptance rate and enrollment carry no highlight because neither a lower acceptance rate nor a larger campus is better in itself. How this works.