| VU vs. Saint Mary's |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#257 in National Universities #12 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Indiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$48,450 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$53,230 |
| cheaper$13,250 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$29,803 |
| Less$33,953 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,913 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,220 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier89.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.97% |
| Lower9.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.14% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,579 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,601 |
| Larger2,123 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,505 |
| Larger456 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller96 |
| Larger112 | Online Student Population | Smaller45 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,395) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,064) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 313 | Number of faculty | 225 |
| Higher$73,245 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$71,561 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.