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Overview |
SWU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
SWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 |
SWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
SWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Virginia Union University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 151.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at SWU than Virginia Union University ($26,520.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Virginia Union University ($17,639 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 3.9% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($9,286 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 128.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($19,636 vs. $8,597)
SWU vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU 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 SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU 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 SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Virginia Union University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,300)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- SWU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/