Bethune-Cookman vs Virginia Union
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FLCatholic life on campusVirginia Union UniversityRichmond, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Virginia Union has the higher graduation rate: 34% against 31% at Bethune-Cookman.
- Median debt is lower at Virginia Union: $29,000, against $31,000 at Bethune-Cookman.
- Bethune-Cookman admits 88% of applicants, and Virginia Union admits 98%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Richmond, VA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,515
1,662
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
88%
98%
Average SAT
880
850
Graduation rate
31%
34%
First-year retention
62%
67%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,030
$13,235
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,896
$11,424
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,487
$12,372
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$14,346
$14,420
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,882
$21,362
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,654
$18,301
Median debt
$31,000
$29,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$38,518
$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.