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Overview |
MCC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 145 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,524 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,524 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,244 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,523 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,878 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
MCC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 56 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9%Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $348 |
Diversity |
MCC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (1,662 students vs. 145 students)
MCC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Virginia Union University?
- Manhattan Christian College is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($17,524.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at MCC than Virginia Union University ($17,524.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than MCC ($20,207 vs. $23,523)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 3.3% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($9,244 vs. $9,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($14,751 vs. $9,878)
MCC vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC 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 MCC .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan Christian College (1025) is 253 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming MCC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman MCC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Virginia Union University (97.7%)
MCC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at MCC is higher than Virginia Union University (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Manhattan Christian College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,300)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/