Heritage Bible College vs. Virginia Union University

Comparable Facts

Compare Heritage Bible College in Dunn, NC with Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Virginia Union University is larger than Heritage Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,646 students vs. 26 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Heritage Bible College is located in Dunn, NC (Rural Fringe setting); Virginia Union University is in Richmond, VA (Midsize City setting).
• Heritage Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Virginia Union University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Heritage Bible College 2:1; Virginia Union University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Bible College are 14.9% lower than at Virginia Union University ($9,371 vs. $11,016).
• Out-of-state tuition is 100.9% higher at Virginia Union University than at Heritage Bible College (about $8,762 more per year; $17,450 vs. $8,688).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Heritage Bible College than at Virginia Union University (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 183.4% larger than aid received by Heritage Bible College students ($17,524 vs. $6,184).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Heritage Bible College, test optional at Virginia Union University.
• Enrolled first-year students at Heritage Bible College average a 2.85 high school GPA, 0.14 higher than at Virginia Union University (2.71).

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.