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Overview |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,050 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,050 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,792 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $348 |
Diversity |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 529 students)
East-West University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or Virginia Union University?
- East West University is 109.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($22,050.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at East-West University than Virginia Union University ($22,050.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than Virginia Union University ($19,792 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 3.3% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,991 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East West University than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East West University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($9,941 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University 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 East-West University .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Union University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (2.71) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West University 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 East-West University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than East West University (29% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $6,000 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $9,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($24,332 vs. $33,750)
- East-West University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($251 vs. $348)
- More Virginia Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (19% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/