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Overview |
York | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
York | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $348 |
Diversity |
York | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 1,860 students)
York vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at York 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 York College than Virginia Union University ($6,670 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 93% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,286 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($9,036 vs. $8,597)
York vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York 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 York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 113 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than CUNY York College (29% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,300)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $24,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $33,750)
- York graduates are paying $258 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($90 vs. $348)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/