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Overview |
SCU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,040 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,040 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,713 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,041 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 69% |
Admission |
SCU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
SCU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 425 students)
SCU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Virginia Union University?
- Southwestern Christian University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at SCU than Virginia Union University ($17,040.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian University than Virginia Union University ($19,713 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 1.2% lower than costs at Southwestern Christian University ($9,286 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than Virginia Union University (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($11,041 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, SCU 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 SCU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Christian University (978) is 206 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming SCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
SCU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Southwestern Christian University (29% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $5,900 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $27,400)
- Southwestern Christian University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- SCU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/