| Davidson vs. VCU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$57,340 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,827 Virginia Residents $37,786 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $15,754 Virginia Residents $29,782 Out-of-State |
| More$44,825 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,909 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter17.80% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.77% |
| Favorable47.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.04% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,973 | Total Enrollment | Larger28,594 |
| Smaller1,973 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,394 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 7,200 |
| - | Online Student Population | 3,919 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,830) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,958) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,525) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,820) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 244 | Number of faculties | 2,893 |
| Higher$106,294 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,025 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.