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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $348 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Virginia Union University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 223.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.7% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Virginia Union University ($34,082.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($21,057 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 6.1% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,286 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 164.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($22,757 vs. $8,597)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 243 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Virginia Union University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,300)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $33,750)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($193 vs. $348)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/