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University of Valley ForgePhoenixville, PA
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Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$24,510Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$63,829
cheaper$9,540Graduate Tuitionexpensive$49,450
Less$15,041Average Financial Aid AmountMore$40,660
Admission
-Test Scores1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Easier82.43%Acceptance RateTighter11.30%
Lower40.98%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable44.31%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller583Total EnrollmentLarger16,002
Smaller508Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,059
Smaller75Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,943
Smaller150Online Student PopulationLarger572
Completion & Outcomes
Lower42%Graduate RateHigher91%
30%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower71%Retention RateHigher97%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 654)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,587)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,970)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,486)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty5 to 1
80Number of faculties1,648
Lower$61,328Average Faculty SalaryHigher$122,259
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.