| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$33,157 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$36,028 |
| cheaper$13,170 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$24,646 |
| Less$20,634 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,883 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 80.36% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 25.75% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller1,957 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,260 |
| Smaller1,314 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,461 |
| Smaller643 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,799 |
| Larger807 | Online Student Population | Smaller558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower45% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 399 | Number of faculties | 454 |
| Lower$66,891 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,992 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.