| UVA vs. CMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #25 in National Universities #24 in World University Rankings #3 in Pennsylvania 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,829 |
| cheaper$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,450 |
| Less$23,989 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$40,660 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,490 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier18.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.30% |
| Lower42.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable44.31% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,082 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,002 |
| Larger17,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,059 |
| Smaller8,638 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,943 |
| Larger1,038 | Online Student Population | Smaller572 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower91% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,587) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,486) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 2,614 | Number of faculties | 1,648 |
| Higher$145,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$122,259 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.