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Overview |
St John's | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
St John's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 |
St John's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
St John's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St John's | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 39% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Virginia Union University?
- St John's College is 242.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.3% higher at St John's than Virginia Union University ($36,040.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than St John's ($21,057 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 53.7% lower than costs at St John's College ($9,286 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Virginia Union University (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 176.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($23,775 vs. $8,597)
St John's vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's 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 St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Virginia Union University (69% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $33,300)
- St John's College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- St John's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/