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Overview |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 69% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or Virginia Union University?
- Clarkson College is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Clarkson College than Virginia Union University ($14,880.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Virginia Union University ($14,506 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 27.5% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($7,284 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson College than Virginia Union University (77% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($9,554 vs. $8,597)
Clarkson College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson 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 Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 278 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Virginia Union University (56% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $33,300)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/