| UVA vs. VMI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$23,118 Virginia Residents $61,591 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State |
| $23,526 Virginia Residents $37,628 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$26,492 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,005 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,480 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter16.81% | Acceptance Rate | Easier71.25% |
| Favorable39.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.73% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,409 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,527 |
| Larger17,885 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,527 |
| 8,524 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 1,962 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 2,663 | Number of faculty | 178 |
| Higher$156,740 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,628 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.