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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $11,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $27,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $3,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | N/A |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 35 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Great Northern University than Virginia Union University ($16,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Great Northern University ($21,057 vs. $27,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 24.5% lower than costs at Great Northern University ($9,286 vs. $11,565)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Northern University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 142.5% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($8,597 vs. $3,545)
Virginia Union University vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Virginia Union University .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Virginia Union University vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Virginia Union University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/