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Overview |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $279 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | MIAD | ||
| 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 MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 896 students)
Virginia Union University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 274% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274% higher at MIAD than Virginia Union University ($39,380.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than MIAD ($21,057 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 7.2% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($9,286 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 204.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($26,216 vs. $8,597)
Virginia Union University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Virginia Union University .
- Accepted freshman MIAD students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MIAD (64%)
Virginia Union University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Virginia Union University (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design earn on average $2,700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $33,300)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- MIAD graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/