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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.
Academic Comparison - Best Schools In Virginia
RankNameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
1 Washington and Lee University Lexington, VAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, Doctorate
2 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VAPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
3 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
4 William & Mary Williamsburg, VAPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
5 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VAPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
6 Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VAPublic, four-yearsBachelor's DegreeBachelor
7 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VAPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
8 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VAPublic, four-yearsMaster's DegreeBachelor, Master
9 University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VAPublic, four-yearsBachelor's DegreeBachelor
10 George Mason University Fairfax, VAPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, 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.
Key Facts Comparison Between Best Schools In Virginia
RankNameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
1 Washington and Lee University $64,525 16.96% 94% 7:12,243
2 University of Virginia-Main Campus $20,986 / $58,014 18.66% 95% 15:126,082
3 University of Richmond $62,600 24.37% 87% 8:13,876
4 William & Mary $25,040 / $49,412 33.50% 90% 12:19,654
5 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $15,478 / $36,694 56.98% 86% 17:138,170
6 Virginia Military Institute $20,484 / $51,186 71.06% 76% 10:11,512
7 James Madison University $13,576 / $30,790 78.31% 81% 17:122,224
8 Christopher Newport University $16,351 / $30,988 85.35% 76% 13:14,559
9 University of Virginia's College at Wise $11,656 / $32,540 75.57% 44% 14:11,704
10 George Mason University $13,815 / $39,397 90.00% 70% 16:139,049
Average$23,847 / $45,61555.08%79.90%12.90:114,907
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