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ECSU SCSU CCSU F&M Holy Cross Hampton University Buffalo State College UConn VSU Gettysburg College Wake Forest Lincoln University of Missouri| Western Connecticut State University | Virginia Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 69% |
Admission |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,860 students)
WestConn vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 62.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at WestConn than Virginia Union University ($19,358.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Virginia Union University ($15,862 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 56.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,286 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Virginia Union University (72% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($9,057 vs. $8,597)
WestConn vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
WestConn vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Virginia Union University (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- WestConn graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/