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Overview |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $30,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $4,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $175 |
Diversity |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
AU | Virginia College-Augusta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Virginia College-Augusta based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 840 students)
AU vs. Virginia College-Augusta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Virginia College-Augusta?
- Anderson University is 114.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia College-Augusta for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at AU than Virginia College Augusta ($30,860.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Virginia College-Augusta ($21,633 vs. $30,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College Augusta are 30.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,616 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Virginia College Augusta (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 478% larger than aid received Virginia College Augusta ($24,409 vs. $4,223)
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Virginia College-Augusta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Augusta or AU .
AU vs. Virginia College-Augusta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Virginia College-Augusta? 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 Virginia College-Augusta and AU.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Virginia College-Augusta graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Augusta students graduate with a $9,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,862)
- Virginia College-Augusta graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($175 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Augusta students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/