| VMI vs. CNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Federal Region III Universities #8 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,828 Virginia Residents $31,178 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $13,050 Virginia Residents $22,986 Out-of-State |
| More$18,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,488 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter71.25% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.04% |
| Favorable31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.05% |
| 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 | 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 | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,527 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,454 |
| Smaller1,527 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,369 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 85 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 178 | Number of faculty | 439 |
| Lower$81,628 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,904 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.