| VMI vs. UVA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$23,118 Virginia Residents $61,591 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $23,526 Virginia Residents $37,628 Out-of-State |
| Less$18,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,492 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,480 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier71.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.81% |
| Lower31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable39.97% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,527 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,409 |
| Smaller1,527 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,885 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 8,524 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,962 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 178 | Number of faculty | 2,663 |
| Lower$81,628 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$156,740 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.