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Overview |
CU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
CU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $348 |
Diversity |
CU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
CU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,860 students)
CU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Virginia Union University?
- Cumberland University is 139.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at CU than Virginia Union University ($25,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Virginia Union University ($18,528 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 3.3% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,990 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 157.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($22,145 vs. $8,597)
CU vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU 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 CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 217 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming CU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Virginia Union University (34% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,300)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $12,021 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $33,750)
- CU graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($224 vs. $348)
- More CU 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/