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Overview |
Reed | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 69% |
Admission |
Reed | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 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 |
Reed | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $348 |
Diversity |
Reed | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Reed | 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 Reed based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Virginia Union University?
- Reed College is 512.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 512.1% higher at Reed than Virginia Union University ($64,450.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Reed ($21,057 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 71.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($9,286 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Reed College (69% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 456.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($47,864 vs. $8,597)
Reed vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed 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 Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 611 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Reed students have a 15 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 1.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed 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 Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Virginia Union University (80% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $33,300)
- Reed College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $33,750)
- Reed graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($165 vs. $348)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/