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Overview |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 50% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $191 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,775 students)
Virginia Union University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 188.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.8% higher at LGCNHS than Virginia Union University ($30,408.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than LGCNHS ($21,057 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 18.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,286 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (69% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,597 vs. $6,133)
Virginia Union University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Virginia Union University .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Virginia Union University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Virginia Union University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $18,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $33,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $33,750)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($191 vs. $348)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/