- Shenandoah University (SU) is a private school while University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- UVA has more expensive tuition of $58,950 than SU ($36,028).
- UVA has tighter acceptance rate of 27.35% than SU (83.25%).
- UVA is larger with 26,082 students than SU (4,260 students).
Shenandoah University View More Rivals | University of Virginia-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #31 in National Universities #2 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Charlottesville, VA |
SU| Known as | UVA | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $22,323 Virginia residents $58,950 out-of-state |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $22,612 Virginia residents $36,198 out-of-state |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $23,989 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 27.35% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 37.66% |
| Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 33 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 26,082 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 17,444 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 8,638 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 1,038 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $79,400 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) $7,790 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,484 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,780 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $139,562 for Faculties $77,583 Part-time |