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Overview |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $348 |
Diversity |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,860 students)
SFC vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Virginia Union University?
- St. Francis College is 158.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.2% higher at SFC than Virginia Union University ($27,188.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Virginia Union University ($18,602 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 93.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($9,286 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Virginia Union University (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 101.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($17,294 vs. $8,597)
SFC vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- The average SAT score at St. Francis College (909) is 137 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming SFC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman SFC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
SFC vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Virginia Union University (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $33,300)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $9,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $33,750)
- SFC graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($252 vs. $348)
- More SFC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/