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Overview |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 642 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | texascollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,208 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,174 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,263 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 69% |
Admission |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $348 |
Diversity |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
TC | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 642 students)
TC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TC or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Virginia Union University than Texas College ($10,530.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Virginia Union University ($11,174 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 10.5% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,400 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Texas College (69% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($10,263 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, TC 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 TC .
- Accepted freshman TC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
TC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TC 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 TC.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Texas College (29% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $5,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $27,800)
- Texas College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $33,750)
- TC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($320 vs. $348)
- More Virginia Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (19% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/