Virginia Union University vs. Criswell College

Comparable Facts

Compare Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA with Criswell College in Dallas, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Virginia Union University is larger than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (1,646 students vs. 160 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Virginia Union University is located in Richmond, VA (Midsize City setting); Criswell College is in Dallas, TX (Large City setting).
• Virginia Union University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Criswell College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Virginia Union University 16:1; Criswell College 5:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Criswell College are 18.2% lower than at Virginia Union University ($9,010 vs. $11,016).
• Out-of-state tuition is 10.8% higher at Virginia Union University than at Criswell College (about $1,700 more per year; $17,450 vs. $15,750).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Criswell College than at Virginia Union University (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Criswell College students is 24.9% larger than aid received by Virginia Union University students ($21,883 vs. $17,524).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Virginia Union University, test-free at Criswell College.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.3% at Virginia Union University vs. 87.9% at Criswell College.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.