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Overview |
USW | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Hobbs, NM | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usw.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USW | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,000 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,533 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,365 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
USW | 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 | 2.63 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
USW | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USW | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $348 |
Diversity |
USW | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
USW | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 39% | ||
Campus |
USW | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,066 students)
USW vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USW or Virginia Union University?
- University of the Southwest is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($17,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at USW than Virginia Union University ($17,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than Virginia Union University ($20,533 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 4.2% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,910 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($8,597 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, USW 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 USW .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Union University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (2.71) than students at USW (2.63)
USW vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USW 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 USW.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than University of the Southwest (29% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $12,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $33,300)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $33,750)
- USW graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($242 vs. $348)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/