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Overview |
Mitchell College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 |
Mitchell College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $348 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Virginia Union University?
- Mitchell College is 232.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.4% higher at Mitchell College than Virginia Union University ($35,006.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Mitchell College ($21,057 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 59.4% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($9,286 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 151.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($21,641 vs. $8,597)
Mitchell College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell 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 Mitchell College .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell 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 Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Virginia Union University (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $400 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $33,750)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($266 vs. $348)
- More Mitchell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/