| VCU vs. Radford |
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|---|---|---|
#267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #77 in Federal Region III Universities #37 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,458 Virginia Residents $39,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,286 Virginia Residents $25,185 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,753 Virginia Residents $31,589 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,342 Virginia Residents $22,835 Out-of-State |
| More$11,794 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,896 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter91.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.34% |
| Favorable25.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.48% |
| 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,082 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,718 |
| Larger20,958 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,008 |
| Larger7,124 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,710 |
| Larger2,680 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,436 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,226) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,666) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,893 | Number of faculties | 756 |
| Higher$100,382 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,781 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.