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Overview |
Virginia Union University | SLC | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 0% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| 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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $276 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | SLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 444 students)
Virginia Union University vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 174.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at SLC than Virginia Union University ($28,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 24% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($9,286 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($8,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Virginia Union University .
Virginia Union University vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University or SLC? 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 SLC and Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at SLC is higher than Virginia Union University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Silver Lake College of the Holy Family earn on average $5,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $33,300)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $7,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,726 vs. $33,750)
- SLC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($276 vs. $348)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/