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Overview |
OC Comets | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC Comets | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Virginia Union University?
- Olivet College is 200.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.7% higher at OC Comets than Virginia Union University ($31,664.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than OC Comets ($21,057 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 21.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($9,286 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 171.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($23,361 vs. $8,597)
OC Comets vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets 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 OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 159 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
OC Comets vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Virginia Union University (46% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $33,300)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- OC Comets graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More OC Comets 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/