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Overview |
Virginia Union University | MACU | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 91% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | Open | ||
| 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $283 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,860 students)
Virginia Union University vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 66.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at MACU than Virginia Union University ($17,568.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Virginia Union University ($16,105 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 7.6% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,632 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Virginia Union University (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($12,967 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Virginia Union University .
Virginia Union University vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or MACU? 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 MACU and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Mid America Christian University (29% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $33,300)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $6,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,438 vs. $33,750)
- MACU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($283 vs. $348)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/