| VUU vs. SU |
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|---|---|---|
#215 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #34 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #304 in National Universities #21 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | 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$17,830 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$36,950 |
| cheaper$17,518 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,722 |
| Less$8,907 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,242 |
| Admission | ||
| 850 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Easier97.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.95% |
| Lower14.25% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.71% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,646 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,454 |
| Smaller1,205 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,641 |
| Smaller441 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,813 |
| - | Online Student Population | 660 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower34% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 198 | Number of faculty | 463 |
| Lower$52,866 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,225 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.