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Overview |
Menlo | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Menlo | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $348 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Menlo | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | 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 Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Virginia Union University?
- Menlo College is 358.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.3% higher at Menlo than Virginia Union University ($48,260.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Menlo ($21,057 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 75% lower than costs at Menlo College ($9,286 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 302.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($34,632 vs. $8,597)
Menlo vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo 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 Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 246 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Menlo is higher than Virginia Union University (34% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $33,300)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $12,688 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $33,750)
- Menlo graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($217 vs. $348)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/