- Both Shenandoah University (SU) and Bluefield University are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $36,028 than Bluefield University ($29,696).
- SU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.25% than Bluefield University (91.12%).
- SU is larger with 4,260 students than Bluefield University (991 students).
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| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Bluefield, VA |
SU| Known as | | |
| 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 Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $29,696 |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $9,540 |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $16,559 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $120 |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 91.12% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 15.22% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 991 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 705 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 286 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 467 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 58% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| 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: 442) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 46 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 147 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,746 for Faculties $44,633 Part-time |