Boston vs. UVA |
#34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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$67,680 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State |
cheaper$35,900 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State |
More$47,075 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,989 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,490 SAT 33 ACT |
Tighter16.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier18.66% |
Lower34.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.32% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller15,287 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,082 |
Smaller9,982 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,444 |
Smaller5,305 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,638 |
Smaller814 | Online Student Population | Larger1,038 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower90% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
Higher6% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
Lower95% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
1,379 | Number of faculties | 2,614 |
Higher$149,402 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$145,554 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.