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Overview |
C of I | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
C of I | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $348 |
Diversity |
C of I | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
C of I | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 39% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Virginia Union University?
- The College of Idaho is 221.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.2% higher at C of I than Virginia Union University ($33,825.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than C of I ($21,057 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 16.5% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($9,286 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 177.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($23,878 vs. $8,597)
C of I vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I 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 C of I .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Virginia Union University (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $12,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $33,300)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $7,755 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,995 vs. $33,750)
- C of I graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($268 vs. $348)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/