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Overview |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 227 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centrahealth.com | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,240 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,406 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,418 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,495 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,042 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $348 |
Diversity |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Centra College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 227 students)
Centra College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centra College or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 14% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Virginia Union University than Centra College ($10,530.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Centra College ($21,057 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 1.3% lower than costs at Centra College ($9,286 vs. $9,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Centra College ($8,597 vs. $6,495)
Centra College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centra College 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 Centra College .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Centra College (40%)
Centra College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centra College 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 Centra College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,300)
- Centra College students graduate with a $21,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $33,750)
- Centra College graduates are paying $224 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($124 vs. $348)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/