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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $348 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Virginia Union University?
- Pacific Oaks College is 9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Pacific Oaks College than Virginia Union University ($11,482.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 99.6% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($9,286 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Pacific Oaks College (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($8,597 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Pacific Oaks College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $33,300)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $12,783 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,967 vs. $33,750)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($216 vs. $348)
- More Pacific Oaks College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/