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Overview |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Virginia Union University?
- College for Creative Studies is 356.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.1% higher at CCS than Virginia Union University ($48,030.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than CCS ($21,057 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 4.9% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,850 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 182.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,307 vs. $8,597)
CCS vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 298 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming CCS students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Virginia Union University (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $12,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,300)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- CCS graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/