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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 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 |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $348 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Virginia Union University?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 222.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Virginia Union University ($33,952.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Virginia Union University ($18,701 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 32.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,286 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Virginia Union University (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 230.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($28,392 vs. $8,597)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878) is 106 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (29% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,300)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $11,032 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $33,750)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($234 vs. $348)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/