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Overview |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $348 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Virginia Union University?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 244.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.8% higher at NDNU than Virginia Union University ($36,306.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 61.7% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,286 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Notre Dame de Namur University (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($8,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU 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 NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame de Namur University (910) is 138 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming NDNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
NDNU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Virginia Union University (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $33,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $8,528 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $33,750)
- NDNU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($260 vs. $348)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/