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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 |
Notre Dame College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Virginia Union University?
- Notre Dame College is 196.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.8% higher at Notre Dame College than Virginia Union University ($31,250.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Virginia Union University ($20,151 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 24.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($9,286 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 182.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,299 vs. $8,597)
Notre Dame College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame College (899) is 127 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Notre Dame College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Virginia Union University (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,300)
- Notre Dame College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Notre Dame College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/