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Overview |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 116 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mca.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,890 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $341 | $348 |
Diversity |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 39% | ||
Campus |
MCA | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 116 students)
MCA vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCA or Virginia Union University?
- Memphis College of Art is 207.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at MCA than Virginia Union University ($32,400.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 4.5% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,890 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Memphis College of Art (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($8,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCA 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 MCA .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
MCA vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCA 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 MCA.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Virginia Union University (32% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $3,400 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $29,900)
- Memphis College of Art students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($33,000 vs. $33,750)
- MCA graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($341 vs. $348)
- More MCA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/