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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $258 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 501 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 340.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.8% higher at Beacon College than Virginia Union University ($46,420.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Beacon College ($21,057 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 53.3% lower than costs at Beacon College ($9,286 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beacon College than Virginia Union University (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 143.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($20,933 vs. $8,597)
Virginia Union University vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Virginia Union University .
- Accepted freshman Beacon College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Virginia Union University vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Virginia Union University (82% vs. 29%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/