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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $268 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 767 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 196.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.3% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Virginia Union University ($31,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Virginia Union University ($19,499 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 9.5% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($9,286 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 186.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,656 vs. $8,597)
Virginia Union University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Virginia Union University .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 208 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Virginia Union University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Virginia Union University (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $33,300)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,750)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($268 vs. $348)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/