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Overview |
Columbia College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $348 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Virginia Union University?
- Columbia College is 101.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Columbia College than Virginia Union University ($21,250.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Virginia Union University ($18,779 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 10.5% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,400 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 87.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($16,089 vs. $8,597)
Columbia College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College 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 .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 199 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Columbia College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Virginia Union University (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,300)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $8,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $33,750)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($261 vs. $348)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/