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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $327 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,596 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 194.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.5% higher at Alverno College than Virginia Union University ($31,008.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Virginia Union University ($18,097 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 7.7% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,620 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 188.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,833 vs. $8,597)
Virginia Union University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Virginia Union University .
- The average SAT score at Alverno College (910) is 138 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Alverno College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Virginia Union University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Virginia Union University (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,300)
- Alverno College students graduate with a $2,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($31,693 vs. $33,750)
- Alverno College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($327 vs. $348)
- More Alverno College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/