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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Virginia Union University?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 195.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.8% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Virginia Union University ($31,150.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Virginia Union University ($17,358 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 22.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($9,286 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 207.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($26,438 vs. $8,597)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary of the Woods College (952) is 180 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Virginia Union University (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $6,751 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,999 vs. $33,750)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/