| VU vs. ND |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#257 in National Universities #12 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in National Universities #150 in World University Rankings #1 in Indiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$48,450 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,025 |
| cheaper$13,250 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,826 |
| Less$33,953 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,922 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,520 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier89.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.27% |
| Lower9.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable61.71% |
| 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 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,579 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,042 |
| Smaller2,123 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,880 |
| Smaller456 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,162 |
| Smaller112 | Online Student Population | Larger246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,831) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,064) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 313 | Number of faculty | 1,526 |
| Lower$73,245 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$154,241 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.