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Overview |
Holy Cross | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 69% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $348 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,860 students)
Holy Cross vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Virginia Union University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 447% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 447% higher at Holy Cross than Virginia Union University ($57,600.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Holy Cross ($21,057 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 79% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($9,286 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than College of the Holy Cross (69% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 360.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($39,615 vs. $8,597)
Holy Cross vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Virginia Union University (91% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $47,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $33,300)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,500 vs. $33,750)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($284 vs. $348)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/