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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State F&M| North Carolina A & T State University | Virginia Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
NCAT | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $348 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,860 students)
NCAT vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 197.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at NCAT than Virginia Union University ($17,050.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Virginia Union University ($9,189 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($9,179 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Virginia Union University (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($10,082 vs. $8,597)
NCAT vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 138 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Virginia Union University (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,300)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $33,750)
- NCAT graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($299 vs. $348)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/