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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 69% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $222 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,860 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.2% higher at Penn College than Virginia Union University ($23,190.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Penn College ($21,057 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 30.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,286 vs. $12,130)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University as Pennsylvania College of Technology (69% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,597 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Virginia Union University .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
Virginia Union University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Penn 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 Penn College and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Virginia Union University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $11,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $33,750)
- Penn College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($222 vs. $348)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/