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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $258 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 853 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Heritage University?
- Heritage University is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at Heritage University than Virginia Union University ($19,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Virginia Union University ($7,841 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 77.8% lower than costs at Heritage University ($9,286 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage University students is 108.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($17,929 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Virginia Union University .
- Accepted freshman Heritage University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
Virginia Union University vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Heritage 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 Heritage University and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Heritage University (29% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Heritage University earn on average $700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $33,300)
- Heritage University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- Heritage University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More Heritage University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/