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Overview |
FWBBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 394 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Will Baptist Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fwbbc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FWBBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,170 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,170 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,966 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,736 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
FWBBC | 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 | 3.34 | 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 |
FWBBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FWBBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,270 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $348 |
Diversity |
FWBBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FWBBC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 39% | ||
Campus |
FWBBC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 394 students)
FWBBC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FWBBC or Virginia Union University?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 91.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at FWBBC than Virginia Union University ($20,170.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Virginia Union University ($18,966 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 13.7% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,170 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 59.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($13,736 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, FWBBC 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 FWBBC .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
FWBBC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FWBBC 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 FWBBC.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Virginia Union University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $1,800 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $33,750)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($230 vs. $348)
- More FWBBC 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/