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Overview |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 545 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villa.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,530 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,530 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,620 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,687 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,794 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 593 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 514 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 730/1050 | 750/1010 | ||
| 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 |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $348 |
Diversity |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Villa | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,662 students vs. 545 students)
Villa vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villa or Virginia Union University?
- Villa Maria College is 161.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($27,530.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.4% higher at Villa than Virginia Union University ($27,530.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Virginia Union University ($15,687 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 0.7% lower than costs at Villa Maria College ($9,552 vs. $9,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Virginia Union University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($17,794 vs. $14,751)
Villa vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villa 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 Villa .
- Accepted freshman Villa students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (2.87) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Villa (86.7%)
Villa vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villa 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 Villa.
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $33,750)
- Villa graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($206 vs. $348)
- More Villa 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/