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Overview |
CHC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
CHC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $348 |
Diversity |
CHC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Virginia Union University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 269.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.9% higher at CHC than Virginia Union University ($38,950.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than CHC ($21,057 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 29.2% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,286 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 240.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($29,288 vs. $8,597)
CHC vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC 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 CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 194 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming CHC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
CHC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Virginia Union University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $7,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $33,750)
- CHC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($273 vs. $348)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/