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Overview |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wells | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or Virginia Union University?
- Wells College is 207.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.3% higher at Wells than Virginia Union University ($32,362.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Virginia Union University ($20,601 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 59.4% lower than costs at Wells College ($9,286 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 228.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($28,212 vs. $8,597)
Wells vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Wells .
- The average SAT score at Wells College (1011) is 239 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Wells students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Wells vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Wells.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Virginia Union University (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,300)
- Wells College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Wells graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/