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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $293 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 35 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Virginia Union University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Virginia Union University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($10,530.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Virginia Union University ($19,526 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 7.3% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,655 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 68.3% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($8,597 vs. $5,109)
Virginia Union University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Virginia Union University .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Virginia Union University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (29% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $16,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $33,300)
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs students graduate with a $5,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $33,750)
- Shorter-CAPP graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($293 vs. $348)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/