Albion vs Virginia Union
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Albion CollegeAlbion, MICatholic life on campusVirginia Union UniversityRichmond, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Albion has the higher graduation rate: 62% against 34% at Virginia Union.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Albion has the lower price after aid: $12,085 a year, against $14,420 at Virginia Union.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Albion: $58,799, against $38,275 at Virginia Union.
- Median debt is lower at Albion: $27,000, against $29,000 at Virginia Union.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Albion, MI
Richmond, VA
Setting
Town
City
Students
1,354
1,662
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
81%
98%
Average SAT
850
Graduation rate
62%
34%
First-year retention
71%
67%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,301
$13,235
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,036
$11,424
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,772
$12,372
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,085
$14,420
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,656
$21,362
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,368
$18,301
Median debt
$27,000
$29,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,799
$38,275
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.