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Overview |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 852 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coxcollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,646 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,646 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,168 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,184 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $348 |
Diversity |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 89% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cox College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 852 students)
Cox College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cox College or Virginia Union University?
- Cox College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Cox College than Virginia Union University ($10,646.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 20.3% lower than costs at Cox College ($9,286 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Cox College (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($8,597 vs. $0)
Cox College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cox 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 Cox College .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Cox College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cox 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 Cox College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Virginia Union University (92% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Cox College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $33,300)
- Cox College students graduate with a $13,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,184 vs. $33,750)
- Cox College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($208 vs. $348)
- More Cox College 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/