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Overview |
SVC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 351 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SVC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,236 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,236 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
SVC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SVC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SVC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
SVC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
SVC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SVC | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 351 students)
SVC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SVC or Virginia Union University?
- Southern Vermont College is 139.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.7% higher at SVC than Virginia Union University ($25,236.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 18.5% lower than costs at Southern Vermont College ($9,286 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Southern Vermont College (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($8,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SVC 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 SVC .
- The average SAT score at Southern Vermont College (894) is 122 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming SVC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
SVC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SVC 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 SVC.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Southern Vermont College (29% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Vermont College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $33,300)
- Southern Vermont College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- SVC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More SVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/