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Overview |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 69% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 1,860 students)
Morehouse vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Virginia Union University?
- Morehouse College is 156.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.8% higher at Morehouse than Virginia Union University ($27,038.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Morehouse ($21,057 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 57.3% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($9,286 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehouse College than Virginia Union University (79% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 57.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($13,577 vs. $8,597)
Morehouse vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse 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 Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Morehouse College (978) is 206 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Morehouse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse 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 Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Virginia Union University (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $33,300)
- Morehouse College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Morehouse graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/