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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 750/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $348 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,662 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Virginia Union University than Northwood University Texas ($10,530.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Virginia Union University ($14,456 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 8.7% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,784 vs. $9,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Virginia Union University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($14,751 vs. $14,160)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Northwood University-Texas (85.7%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than Virginia Union University (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $17,200 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $33,300)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $11,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $33,750)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($225 vs. $348)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/