- Both Shenandoah University (SU) and Averett University (AU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- AU has more expensive tuition of $38,550 than SU ($36,028).
- AU has tighter acceptance rate of 61.02% than SU (83.25%).
- SU is larger with 4,260 students than AU (1,363 students).
Shenandoah University View More Rivals | Averett University View More Rivals | |
| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Danville, VA |
SU| Known as | AU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $38,550 |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $12,090 |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $22,440 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 61.02% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 15.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,010 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 1,363 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 1,140 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 223 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 539 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) $7,040 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 30 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,370 for Faculties $51,932 Part-time |