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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 180 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 44% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Homestead Schools | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $176 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % 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 | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 180 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Homestead Schools?
- Virginia Union University is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Virginia Union University than Homestead Schools ($10,530.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Homestead Schools than Virginia Union University ($15,207 vs. $21,057)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Homestead Schools (69% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 70.5% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($8,597 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or Virginia Union University .
Virginia Union University vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and Virginia Union University.
- Homestead Schools students graduate with a $16,678 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($17,072 vs. $33,750)
- Homestead Schools graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($176 vs. $348)
- More Homestead Schools graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/