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Overview |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morningside College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 1,860 students)
Morningside College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Virginia Union University?
- Morningside College is 233.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.3% higher at Morningside College than Virginia Union University ($35,100.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Morningside College ($21,057 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 15.4% lower than costs at Morningside College ($9,286 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 190.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($25,011 vs. $8,597)
Morningside College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside 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 Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 298 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Morningside College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Morningside College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than Virginia Union University (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Morningside College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,300)
- Morningside College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Morningside College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/