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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $279 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,198 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 210.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.5% higher at Mount Mary College than Virginia Union University ($32,700.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Mount Mary College ($21,057 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 5.9% lower than costs at Mount Mary College ($9,286 vs. $9,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 178% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($23,897 vs. $8,597)
Virginia Union University vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or Virginia Union University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Mary College (902) is 130 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Mount Mary College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mary College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
Virginia Union University vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mary College is higher than Virginia Union University (46% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Mount Mary College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,300)
- Mount Mary College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Mount Mary College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Mount Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/