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Overview |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $348 |
Diversity |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CW | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Virginia Union University?
- The College of Westchester is 110% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at CW than Virginia Union University ($22,113.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Virginia Union University ($10,891 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 2.5% lower than costs at The College of Westchester ($9,286 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 115.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($18,559 vs. $8,597)
CW vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW 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 CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
CW vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $6,500 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,300)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $9,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,894 vs. $33,750)
- CW graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($247 vs. $348)
- More CW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/