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Overview |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 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 |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $348 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or Virginia Union University?
- Wilson College is 139.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at Wilson College than Virginia Union University ($25,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Wilson College ($21,057 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 28.9% lower than costs at Wilson College ($9,286 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($14,241 vs. $8,597)
Wilson College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson 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 Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 169 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Wilson College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Wilson College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Virginia Union University (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Wilson College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,300)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $33,750)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($266 vs. $348)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/