| MBU vs. SU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#338 in National Universities #28 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #304 in National Universities #21 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$21,187 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$36,950 |
| cheaper$18,865 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,722 |
| More$21,807 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,242 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 76.95% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.71% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller1,772 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,454 |
| Smaller1,124 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,641 |
| Smaller648 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,813 |
| Larger745 | Online Student Population | Smaller660 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| Higher34% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 790) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 278 | Number of faculty | 463 |
| Lower$70,421 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,225 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.