| SVU vs. MBU |
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|---|---|---|
#191 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #26 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #338 in National Universities #28 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 | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$21,030 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,187 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $18,865 |
| Less$9,181 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,807 |
| Admission | ||
| 96.42% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 21.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| 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 | Larger1,772 |
| Smaller936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,124 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 648 |
| - | Online Student Population | 745 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower33% | Graduate Rate | Higher39% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher34% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 623) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 790) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 66 | Number of faculty | 278 |
| Lower$58,973 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$70,421 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.