| UVA vs. Yale |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,700 |
| cheaper$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$48,300 |
| Less$23,989 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$60,487 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,490 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier18.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.57% |
| Lower42.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable67.89% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,082 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,776 |
| Larger17,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,645 |
| Larger8,638 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,131 |
| Larger1,038 | Online Student Population | Smaller74 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower95% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower97% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,614 | Number of faculties | 3,460 |
| Lower$145,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$192,746 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.