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Overview |
Unity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 69% |
Admission |
Unity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
Unity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Unity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 91% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Unity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | 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
- Unity College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 1,860 students)
Unity College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or Virginia Union University?
- Unity College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($11,280.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Unity College than Virginia Union University ($11,280.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than Virginia Union University ($18,554 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 30.3% lower than costs at Unity College ($9,286 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Unity College than Virginia Union University (76% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 148.1% larger than aid received Unity College ($8,597 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College 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 Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Unity College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity College 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Unity College is higher than Virginia Union University (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Unity College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $33,300)
- Unity College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Unity College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/