| Virginia Tech vs. Mary Washington |
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|---|---|---|
#70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #42 in Federal Region III Universities #20 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,948 Virginia Residents $37,764 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,905 Virginia Residents $28,083 Out-of-State |
| expensive$18,564 Virginia Residents $35,092 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,462 Virginia Residents $23,010 Out-of-State |
| More$9,452 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,440 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,360 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter54.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.78% |
| Favorable25.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.73% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,857 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,826 |
| Larger31,035 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,660 |
| Larger7,822 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller166 |
| Larger1,577 | Online Student Population | Smaller255 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,337) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,450 | Number of faculty | 322 |
| Higher$126,699 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,587 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.