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Adelphi University Queens College F&M Holy Cross Long Island University-C W Post Campus Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Hampton University Mercy Pace University-New York St John's VSU Gettysburg College| Long Island University Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,982 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,038 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,038 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,771 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,201 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 69% |
Admission |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $348 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 39% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | 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
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 1,860 students)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Virginia Union University?
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is 232.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($35,038.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.7% higher at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus than Virginia Union University ($35,038.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus ($21,057 vs. $26,771)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 47.7% lower than costs at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($9,286 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Virginia Union University (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 135% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($20,201 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus .
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (29% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $21,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $33,300)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $33,750)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($263 vs. $348)
- More Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/