UVA vs. Boston |
#29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,680 |
expensive$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$35,900 |
Less$23,989 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,075 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,490 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
Easier18.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.66% |
Favorable42.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.60% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger26,082 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,287 |
Larger17,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,982 |
Larger8,638 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,305 |
Larger1,038 | Online Student Population | Smaller814 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower90% |
Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher6% |
Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower95% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
2,614 | Number of faculties | 1,379 |
Lower$145,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$149,402 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.