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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,116 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 158 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 61 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.6% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 750/1010 | |||
| 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 |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $348 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (9,116 students vs. 1,662 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at CUNY Graduate Center than Virginia Union University ($14,880.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 128.1% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($9,552 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($14,751 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than CUNY Graduate Center (38.6%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $24,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($9,340 vs. $33,750)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $252 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($96 vs. $348)
- More CUNY Graduate Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/