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Overview |
RU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
RU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 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 |
RU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $348 |
Diversity |
RU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
RU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
RU | 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
- Radford University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,860 students)
RU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at RU than Virginia Union University ($20,246.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Virginia Union University ($17,105 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 13.8% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,286 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Virginia Union University (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($9,733 vs. $8,597)
RU vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU 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 RU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
RU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU 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 RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Virginia Union University (56% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,300)
- Radford University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $33,750)
- RU graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($237 vs. $348)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/