| SU vs. AU |
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|---|---|---|
#304 in National Universities #21 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$36,950 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,550 |
| expensive$26,722 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,090 |
| Less$20,242 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,485 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier76.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.59% |
| Lower16.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.06% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,454 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,476 |
| Larger2,641 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,244 |
| Larger1,813 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller232 |
| Larger660 | Online Student Population | Smaller560 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,320) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 463 | Number of faculty | 150 |
| Higher$73,225 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.