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Overview |
The Sage Colleges | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Sage Colleges | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
The Sage Colleges | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $348 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,860 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or Virginia Union University?
- The Sage Colleges is 221.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($33,851.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.5% higher at The Sage Colleges than Virginia Union University ($33,851.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than The Sage Colleges ($21,057 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 45.8% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($9,286 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 225.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($27,982 vs. $8,597)
The Sage Colleges vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges .
- Accepted freshman The Sage Colleges students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
The Sage Colleges vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than Virginia Union University (58% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $9,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $33,300)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $33,750)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($240 vs. $348)
- More The Sage Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/