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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 69% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | 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 | 3.2 | 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 |
Columbia College Hollywood | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Virginia Union University?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 143.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than Virginia Union University ($25,680.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Columbia College Hollywood ($21,057 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 78.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($9,286 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than Virginia Union University (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($8,597 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College Hollywood students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Columbia College Hollywood earn on average $2,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $33,300)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $8,727 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,023 vs. $33,750)
- Columbia College Hollywood graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More Columbia College Hollywood 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/