Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Virginia. By school type, there are 8 public and 2 private schools in best schools in Virginia. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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1 | Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Doctorate |
2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
3 | University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
4 | William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
6 | Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
7 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
8 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise, VA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
10 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Virginia is $23,847 for State residents and $45,615 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 55.08% and graduation rate is 79.90%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
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1 | Washington and Lee University | $64,525 | 16.96% | 94% | 7:1 | 2,243 |
2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | $20,986 / $58,014 | 18.66% | 95% | 15:1 | 26,082 |
3 | University of Richmond | $62,600 | 24.37% | 87% | 8:1 | 3,876 |
4 | William & Mary | $25,040 / $49,412 | 33.50% | 90% | 12:1 | 9,654 |
5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $15,478 / $36,694 | 56.98% | 86% | 17:1 | 38,170 |
6 | Virginia Military Institute | $20,484 / $51,186 | 71.06% | 76% | 10:1 | 1,512 |
7 | James Madison University | $13,576 / $30,790 | 78.31% | 81% | 17:1 | 22,224 |
8 | Christopher Newport University | $16,351 / $30,988 | 85.35% | 76% | 13:1 | 4,559 |
9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,656 / $32,540 | 75.57% | 44% | 14:1 | 1,704 |
10 | George Mason University | $13,815 / $39,397 | 90.00% | 70% | 16:1 | 39,049 |
Average | $23,847 / $45,615 | 55.08% | 79.90% | 12.90:1 | 14,907 |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Virginiaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.