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Overview |
UB | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 69% |
Admission |
UB | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $348 |
Diversity |
UB | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UB | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,860 students)
UB vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97% higher at UB than Virginia Union University ($20,746.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Virginia Union University ($18,122 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 108.4% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,286 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Virginia Union University (88% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 14% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,597 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 200 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming UB students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
UB vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $27,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $33,300)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $33,750)
- UB graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($222 vs. $348)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/