- Both University of Louisville and University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA) are public.
- University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY and UVA is located in Charlottesville, VA.
- UVA has more expensive tuition of $58,950 than University of Louisville ($29,174).
- UVA has tighter acceptance rate of 27.35% than University of Louisville (75.30%).
- UVA has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than University of Louisville (1,170).
- UVA is larger with 26,082 students than University of Louisville (22,017 students).
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| #135 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky | Rankings | #31 in National Universities #2 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Louisville, KY | Location | Charlottesville, VA |
| Known as | UVA | |
| 1 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,828 Kentucky residents $29,174 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $22,323 Virginia residents $58,950 out-of-state |
| $14,418 Kentucky residents $29,102 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,612 Virginia residents $36,198 out-of-state |
| $9,508 | Financial Aid | $23,989 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 75.30% | Acceptance Rate | 27.35% |
| 33.80% | Yield | 37.66% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,017 | Total Students | 26,082 |
| 15,921 | Undergraduate | 17,444 |
| 6,096 | Graduate | 8,638 |
| 4,193 | Online Enrollment | 1,038 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $79,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) $7,568 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) $7,790 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,070 Full-time 967 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,484 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| 5,896 Full-time 1,103 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,780 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $73,522 for Faculties $72,076 Part-time | Average Salary | $139,562 for Faculties $77,583 Part-time |