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Overview |
Thomas University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 69% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Thomas University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $348 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Virginia Union University?
- Thomas University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Thomas University than Virginia Union University ($10,800.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Virginia Union University ($12,557 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 31.9% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($7,040 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Thomas University (69% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($8,597 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University 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 Thomas University .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Thomas University (29% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $33,300)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $13,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $33,750)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($213 vs. $348)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/