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Virginia Commonwealth University vs University Of Rhode Island

Compare the rivalry schools - Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Rhode Island.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, VA and University of Rhode Island (URI) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kingston, RI. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • University of Rhode Island has higher submitted SAT score (1,170) than Virginia Commonwealth University (1,160).
  • University of Rhode Island (76.39% acceptance rate) is tighter than Virginia Commonwealth University (91.00% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (28,082 students) is larger than University of Rhode Island (17,473 students).
  • Virginia Commonwealth University has more expensive tuition & fees of $39,042 than University of Rhode Island($35,804).
  • Virginia Commonwealth University has more full-time faculties of 2,183 faculties than University of Rhode Island(772 facluties).
Virginia Commonwealth University vs University Of Rhode Island
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityUniversity of Rhode Island
LocationRichmond, VAKingston, RI
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$39,042
$16,458 for Virginia residents		$35,804
$16,408 for Rhode Island residents
Graduate Tuition$31,589
$16,753 for Virginia residents		$31,952
$17,450 for Rhode Island residents
Test Scores1,1601,170
Acceptance Rate91%76%
Admission Yield25%18%
Student Population28,082
20,958 undergraduate		17,473
14,768 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,183 Full-time
710 part-time		772 Full-time
350 part-time
Number of Staffs6,266 Full-time
835 part-time		2,586 Full-time
523 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 117 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$11,794$12,715
Graduation Rate64%71%
Transfer-out Rate20%0%
Retention Rate85%85%

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