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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Greensboro College| Averett University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | SU | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
AU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
AU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
AU | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or SU?
- Averett University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at AU than Shenandoah University ($37,640.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than SU ($23,781 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 1.2% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,230 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Averett University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,246 vs. $23,467)
AU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or AU .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 92 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at AU (3.07)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or SU? 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 SU and AU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Averett University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University and AU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and AU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/