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Overview |
Staten Island | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Staten Island | 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 | 3.0 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $348 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,860 students)
Staten Island vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Staten Island than Virginia Union University ($14,880.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Virginia Union University ($7,217 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 116% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,286 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 6.6% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,597 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island 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 Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
Staten Island vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Virginia Union University (48% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $11,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $33,300)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $19,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $33,750)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($144 vs. $348)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/