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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,011 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,432 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,157 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,792 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,670 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,196 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $348 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 1,860 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or Virginia Union University?
- Monroe College Main Campus is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($15,432.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Monroe College-Main Campus than Virginia Union University ($15,432.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Virginia Union University ($9,157 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 21.7% lower than costs at Monroe College Main Campus ($9,286 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monroe College Main Campus than Virginia Union University (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe College Main Campus students is 83.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($15,792 vs. $8,597)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than Virginia Union University (69% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $800 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,450 vs. $33,750)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($211 vs. $348)
- More Monroe College-Main Campus 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/