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Overview |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 88% |
Admission |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 750/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $348 |
Diversity |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,662 students)
Bates vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Virginia Union University?
- Bates College is 502.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 502.8% higher at Bates than Virginia Union University ($63,478.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Bates ($20,207 vs. $26,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 87.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,552 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Bates College (88% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 264.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($53,782 vs. $14,751)
Bates vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates 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 Bates .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Virginia Union University (92% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $42,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $33,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $19,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $33,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($149 vs. $348)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/