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Overview |
Miles College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Miles College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $348 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miles College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | 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 Miles College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Virginia Union University?
- Miles College is 6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Miles College than Virginia Union University ($11,164.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Virginia Union University ($13,283 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 26.4% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($7,348 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miles College than Virginia Union University (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miles College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($9,391 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles 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 Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Union University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (2.71) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Miles College (29% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $28,000)
- Virginia Union University students graduate with a $2,422 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($33,750 vs. $36,172)
- Virginia Union University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($348 vs. $374)
- More Virginia Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (19% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/