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Overview |
Pitzer | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,392 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,392 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,374 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,801 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,031 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 88% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,464 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 577 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| SAT Range | 750/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $348 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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 Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,662 students vs. 1,204 students)
Pitzer vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Virginia Union University?
- Pitzer College is 492.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($62,392.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 492.5% higher at Pitzer than Virginia Union University ($62,392.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Pitzer ($20,207 vs. $34,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 123.8% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,552 vs. $21,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Pitzer College (88% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 225.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($48,031 vs. $14,751)
Pitzer vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Pitzer (16.7%)
Pitzer vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Virginia Union University (81% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $17,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $33,750)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($164 vs. $348)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/