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Overview |
St. Joe's | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Rutland, VT | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 227 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csj.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Joe's | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,500 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,500 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
St. Joe's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
St. Joe's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Joe's | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,612 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $348 |
Diversity |
St. Joe's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
St. Joe's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 39% | ||
Campus |
St. Joe's | 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 St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 227 students)
St. Joe's vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Joe's or Virginia Union University?
- College of St Joseph is 66.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at St. Joe's than Virginia Union University ($17,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 29.2% lower than costs at College of St Joseph ($9,286 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than College of St Joseph (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($8,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, St. Joe's 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 St. Joe's .
- Accepted freshman St. Joe's students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
St. Joe's vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Joe's 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 St. Joe's.
- The graduation rate at St. Joe's is higher than Virginia Union University (45% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from College of St Joseph earn on average $4,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $33,300)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $9,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($24,612 vs. $33,750)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($254 vs. $348)
- More St. Joe's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/