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Overview |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $348 |
Diversity |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SNU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,507 students)
SNU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or Virginia Union University?
- Southern Nazarene University is 156.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.4% higher at SNU than Virginia Union University ($27,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than SNU ($21,057 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 17.5% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($7,900 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 132% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($19,948 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU 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 SNU .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
SNU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Virginia Union University (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $33,300)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $33,750)
- SNU graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($193 vs. $348)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/