| AU vs. SU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #304 in National Universities #21 in Virginia Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$38,550 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$36,028 |
| cheaper$12,090 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$24,646 |
| Less$22,440 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,883 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,010 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter76.03% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.36% |
| Lower14.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.75% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,363 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,260 |
| Smaller1,140 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,461 |
| Smaller223 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,799 |
| Smaller539 | Online Student Population | Larger558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower45% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
| Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,320) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 85 | Number of faculties | 454 |
| Lower$57,875 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,992 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.