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Overview |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 69% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $348 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Virginia Union University?
- Plaza College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Plaza College than Virginia Union University ($13,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Virginia Union University ($17,178 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 32.7% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($7,000 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Virginia Union University (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 26% larger than aid received Plaza College ($8,597 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza 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 Plaza College .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $19,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($13,915 vs. $33,750)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $205 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($143 vs. $348)
- More Plaza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/