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Overview |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,072 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,072 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 750/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $348 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,662 students)
Cambridge College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Virginia Union University?
- Cambridge College is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($18,072.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Cambridge College than Virginia Union University ($18,072.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 25.6% lower than costs at Cambridge College ($9,552 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Cambridge College (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($14,751 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College 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 Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College 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 Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Cambridge College (29% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cambridge College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $33,300)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $13,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $33,750)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($213 vs. $348)
- More Cambridge College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/