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Overview |
Five Towns College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Dix Hills, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 546 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ftc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Five Towns College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,765 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,794 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Five Towns College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 362 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 211 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.83 | 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 |
Five Towns College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Five Towns College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Five Towns College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Five Towns College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Five Towns College | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Five Towns College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 546 students)
Five Towns College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Five Towns College or Virginia Union University?
- Five Towns College is 146% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Five Towns College than Virginia Union University ($25,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Five Towns College than Virginia Union University ($18,765 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 47.5% lower than costs at Five Towns College ($9,286 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Five Towns College than Virginia Union University (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Five Towns College students is 107% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($17,794 vs. $8,597)
Five Towns College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Five Towns College 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 Five Towns College .
- Accepted freshman Five Towns College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (2.83) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Five Towns College (58.3%)
Five Towns College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Five Towns College 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 Five Towns College.
- The graduation rate at Five Towns College is higher than Virginia Union University (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Five Towns College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,300)
- Five Towns College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Five Towns College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Five Towns College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/