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Overview |
ABC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 218 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abconline.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,540 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,540 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,310 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,990 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,593 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 69% |
Admission |
ABC | 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 | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ABC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,001 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $348 |
Diversity |
ABC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ABC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ABC | 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 ABC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 218 students)
ABC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABC or Virginia Union University?
- Arlington Baptist College is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at ABC than Virginia Union University ($15,540.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than Virginia Union University ($19,990 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 11.7% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,310 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arlington Baptist College than Virginia Union University (84% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($8,597 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ABC 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 ABC .
ABC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABC 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 ABC.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Virginia Union University (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Arlington Baptist College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $33,300)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $7,749 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,001 vs. $33,750)
- ABC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($268 vs. $348)
- More ABC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/