| CNU vs. VCU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Federal Region III Universities #8 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,351 Virginia Residents $30,988 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,458 Virginia Residents $39,042 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,906 Virginia Residents $22,842 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,753 Virginia Residents $31,589 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,733 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,794 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter85.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.00% |
| Lower18.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.10% |
| 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 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,559 | Total Enrollment | Larger28,082 |
| Smaller4,449 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,958 |
| Smaller110 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,124 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,680 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 464 | Number of faculties | 2,893 |
| Lower$89,630 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,382 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.