College comparison

Livingstone College vs Virginia Union University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Livingstone College Salisbury, NC	Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
Acceptance rateLivingstone College is more selective	59%	98%
SAT (25–75)	—	850–885
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	924	1,203
Avg net price	$13,479	$13,235
Median earnings (10 yr)Virginia Union University reports higher median earnings	$32,600	$38,275
Graduation rate	28%	34%
Median debt	$31,125	$29,000
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Livingstone College or Virginia Union University harder to get into?

Livingstone College is more selective: Livingstone College's acceptance rate is approximately 59% and Virginia Union University's is approximately 98% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Livingstone College vs Virginia Union University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Livingstone College and 850–885 at Virginia Union University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.