| RMWC vs. SU |
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|---|---|---|
#176 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #25 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #304 in National Universities #21 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | 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$29,010 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$36,028 |
| cheaper$17,310 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$24,646 |
| More$26,899 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,883 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,050 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier95.01% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.36% |
| Lower9.66% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.75% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller553 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,260 |
| Smaller478 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,461 |
| Smaller75 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,799 |
| Smaller5 | Online Student Population | Larger558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 621) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 135 | Number of faculties | 454 |
| Higher$74,238 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,992 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.