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Overview |
Goddard College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Plainfield, VT | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 320 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goddard.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goddard College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,212 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,212 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $2,100 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,002 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 69% |
Admission |
Goddard College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 18 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
Goddard College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goddard College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $348 |
Diversity |
Goddard College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Goddard College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 100% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 320 students)
Goddard College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goddard College or Virginia Union University?
- Goddard College is 73% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Goddard College than Virginia Union University ($18,212.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Virginia Union University ($17,931 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 342.2% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($2,100 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Goddard College (69% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goddard College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($10,002 vs. $8,597)
Goddard College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goddard 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 Goddard College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Goddard College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goddard 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 Goddard College.
- Graduates from Goddard College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $33,300)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $33,750)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($214 vs. $348)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/