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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 69% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $348 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 2% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,860 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Virginia Union University?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Virginia Union University ($15,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Southern New Hampshire University ($21,057 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 27.1% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($9,286 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Southern New Hampshire University (69% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 93.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($8,597 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Virginia Union University (61% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,300)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $14,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $33,750)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($194 vs. $348)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/