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Overview |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 698 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wileyc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,500 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,500 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,246 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,054 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 69% |
Admission |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,046 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $348 |
Diversity |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wiley College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 698 students)
Wiley College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wiley College or Virginia Union University?
- Wiley College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Wiley College than Virginia Union University ($12,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Virginia Union University ($11,246 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 85.7% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($5,000 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than Virginia Union University (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wiley College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($9,054 vs. $8,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Wiley College 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 Wiley College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Union University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (2.71) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Wiley College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wiley College 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 Wiley College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Wiley College (29% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $29,100)
- Wiley College students graduate with a $3,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($30,046 vs. $33,750)
- Wiley College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($310 vs. $348)
- More Virginia Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (19% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/