| SVU vs. AU |
#191 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #26 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 | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$21,030 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,550 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,090 |
| Less$9,181 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,485 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier96.42% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.59% |
| Favorable21.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.06% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
| Smaller936 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,476 |
| Smaller936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,244 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 232 |
| - | Online Student Population | 560 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower33% | Graduate Rate | Higher48% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 623) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,320) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 66 | Number of faculty | 150 |
| Higher$58,973 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.