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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP Kent State CNU TU| Ursuline College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
| Location | Pepper Pike, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursuline.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,390 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,390 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,042 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,502 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,059 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 610 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 519 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 975/1200 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ursuline College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 950 students)
Ursuline College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursuline College or SU?
- Ursuline College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Ursuline College than Shenandoah University ($36,390.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than SU ($14,502 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 7.2% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($11,230 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($32,059 vs. $23,467)
Ursuline College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursuline College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Ursuline College .
- The average SAT score at Ursuline College (1007) is 2 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Ursuline College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than SU (80.4%)
Ursuline College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursuline College or SU? 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 SU and Ursuline College.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Shenandoah University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,900)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- SU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/