| VCU vs. UVA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,458 Virginia Residents $39,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,753 Virginia Residents $31,589 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,794 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$23,989 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier91.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter18.66% |
| Lower25.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.32% |
| 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,082 | Total Enrollment | Smaller26,082 |
| Larger20,958 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,444 |
| Smaller7,124 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,638 |
| Larger2,680 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,038 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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: 7,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,893 | Number of faculties | 2,614 |
| Lower$100,382 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$145,554 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.