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Overview |
Newman University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Newman University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Newman University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $348 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Newman University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | 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
- Newman University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,860 students)
Newman University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Virginia Union University?
- Newman University is 207.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at Newman University than Virginia Union University ($32,400.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Virginia Union University ($18,792 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 3.9% lower than costs at Newman University ($9,286 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 200.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($25,823 vs. $8,597)
Newman University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University 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 Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 323 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University 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 Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Newman University (29% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,300)
- Newman University students graduate with a $14,628 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($19,122 vs. $33,750)
- Newman University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($197 vs. $348)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/