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Overview |
WWU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
WWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $348 |
Diversity |
WWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
WWU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Virginia Union University?
- William Woods University is 151.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at WWU than Virginia Union University ($26,500.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than WWU ($21,057 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 12.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,286 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 137.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($20,431 vs. $8,597)
WWU vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU 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 WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 263 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming WWU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Virginia Union University (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $33,300)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $12,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $33,750)
- WWU graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($221 vs. $348)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/