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Overview |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $348 |
Diversity |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 88% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 39% | ||
Campus |
BBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Virginia Union University?
- Clarks Summit University is 182.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at BBC than Virginia Union University ($29,700.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Virginia Union University ($16,176 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 27.2% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($7,300 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 130.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($19,782 vs. $8,597)
BBC vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC 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 BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Virginia Union University (45% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $500 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $33,300)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $16,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $33,750)
- BBC graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($182 vs. $348)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/