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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Naples, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | hodges.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $18,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $7,297 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 88% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $26,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $276 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Hodges University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Hodges University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 443 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Hodges University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Hodges University?
- Hodges University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Hodges University than Virginia Union University ($15,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hodges University than Virginia Union University ($18,083 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 29.2% lower than costs at Hodges University ($9,286 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hodges University than Virginia Union University (88% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Hodges University ($8,597 vs. $7,297)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Hodges University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hodges University or Virginia Union University .
Virginia Union University vs. Hodges University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Hodges 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 Hodges University and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Hodges University (29% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Hodges University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $33,300)
- Hodges University students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,700 vs. $33,750)
- Hodges University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($276 vs. $348)
- More Hodges University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/