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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 69% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $348 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Virginia Union University than Arkansas Baptist College ($10,530.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Virginia Union University ($7,164 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 5.2% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,826 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Baptist College than Virginia Union University (85% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 81% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($15,560 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Union University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (2.71) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Virginia Union University? 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 Union University and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (29% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $24,500)
- Virginia Union University students graduate with a $8,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($33,750 vs. $42,281)
- Virginia Union University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($348 vs. $437)
- More Arkansas Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (21% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/