| RMWC vs. AU |
#176 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #25 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$30,310 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,550 |
| expensive$18,310 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,090 |
| Less$21,977 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,485 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,155 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier93.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.59% |
| Lower11.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.06% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller816 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,476 |
| Smaller694 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,244 |
| Smaller122 | Graduate Student Population | Larger232 |
| Smaller50 | Online Student Population | Larger560 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher48% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 621) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,320) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 140 | Number of faculty | 150 |
| Higher$78,309 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.