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Arlington, VA · Virginia Beach, VA
| Strayer University-Virginia | Virginia Wesleyan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,578/yr | $19,676/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,578/yr | $14,080/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $40,621 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | No data reported | $17,108/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $15,967/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $22,603/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $24,782/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $431/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $11,930/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,438/yr | $11,930/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $675/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $3,100/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,158/yr | $51,255/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,920/yr | $37,500/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $13,920/yr | $37,500/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 59% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 68% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 73% |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 2,651 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 1,890 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 373 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 2% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 36% | 42% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $40,092/yr | $50,074/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $20,698–$62,129 | $32,037–$72,086 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 28% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 29% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 25% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 30% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,582/yr | $39,200/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 19% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 15% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 10% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 36% | 44% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $37,064/yr | $47,428/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 56% · Computer & Information Sciences 38% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 6% | Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Psychology 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 56% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 38% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | No data reported | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | No data reported | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $87,435/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $81,277/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 38% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,668 | 1,256 |
| Students per professor | 47 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 329 | 104 |
| Average professor pay | $8,381/mo | $8,756/mo |
| Full-time professors | 15% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $18,178 | $47,832 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Arlington, VA | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | No data reported | 1961 |
| Public or private | For-profit | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Men | 31% | 43% |
| Women | 69% | 57% |
| White students | 25% | 39% |
| Black students | 54% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| Asian students | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 21% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 54% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 84% | 6.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 90% | 8.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $1,634/yr | $10,936/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $121.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 856 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 15 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 19 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 449 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $3.4M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $3.4M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $45,721 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.