Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M Holy Cross Hampton University VSU Gettysburg College Wake Forest Lincoln University of Missouri Loyola University Maryland Dickinson College Morgan State Juilliard FDU| Metropolitan College of New York | Virginia Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | vuu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $10,530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 |
Academics |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $348 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Virginia Union University?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 83.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at MCNY than Virginia Union University ($19,338.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than MCNY ($21,057 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 20.6% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($9,286 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan College of New York students is 49.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($12,873 vs. $8,597)
MCNY vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY 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 MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Union University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (2.71) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (29% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $7,200 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $33,300)
- Virginia Union University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($33,750 vs. $34,500)
- Virginia Union University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($348 vs. $356)
- More Virginia Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (19% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/