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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $348 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | 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
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,860 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Virginia Union University?
- Bethune Cookman University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Virginia Union University ($13,844.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Virginia Union University ($15,769 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 12% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,286 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 60.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($13,780 vs. $8,597)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Virginia Union University (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $31,700)
- Virginia Union University students graduate with a $2,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($33,750 vs. $35,985)
- Virginia Union University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($348 vs. $372)
- More Bethune-Cookman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/