| RMWC vs. SU |
 | ||
|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$30,310 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$36,950 |
| cheaper$18,310 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,722 |
| More$21,977 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,242 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,155 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier93.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.95% |
| Lower11.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.71% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller816 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,454 |
| Smaller694 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,641 |
| Smaller122 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,813 |
| Smaller50 | Online Student Population | Larger660 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 140 | Number of faculty | 463 |
| Higher$78,309 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,225 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.