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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Associate, 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 $23,330 for State residents and $43,954 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 57.47% and graduation rate is 79.50%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | $61,750 | 18.85% | 94% | 8:1 | 2,238 |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | $20,341 / $55,914 | 20.74% | 94% | 15:1 | 26,005 |
| 3 | University of Richmond | $60,330 | 28.77% | 89% | 8:1 | 3,890 |
| 4 | William & Mary | $23,969 / $47,196 | 36.54% | 91% | 12:1 | 9,517 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $14,585 / $34,838 | 56.47% | 87% | 14:1 | 37,279 |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | $19,913 / $49,722 | 63.91% | 74% | 10:1 | 1,652 |
| 7 | James Madison University | $13,091 / $30,152 | 86.25% | 82% | 16:1 | 22,166 |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | $15,424 / $29,063 | 88.54% | 75% | 13:1 | 4,584 |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,497 / $31,592 | 83.37% | 39% | 11:1 | 1,814 |
| 10 | George Mason University | $13,400 / $38,983 | 91.30% | 70% | 16:1 | 38,628 |
| Average | $23,330 / $43,954 | 57.47% | 79.50% | 12.30:1 | 14,777 | |
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.