| VCU vs. Longwood |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #55 in Federal Region III Universities #29 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,458 Virginia Residents $39,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,200 Virginia Residents $27,410 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,753 Virginia Residents $31,589 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,758 Virginia Residents $19,926 Out-of-State |
| More$11,794 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,660 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier91.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.79% |
| Favorable25.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.97% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,082 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,358 |
| Larger20,958 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,154 |
| Larger7,124 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,204 |
| Larger2,680 | Online Student Population | Smaller879 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,511) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,510) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,893 | Number of faculties | 318 |
| Higher$100,382 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,526 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.