- University of Richmond (UR) is a private school while Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- UR has more expensive tuition of $62,600 than VCU ($39,042).
- UR has tighter acceptance rate of 32.97% than VCU (83.90%).
- UR has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than VCU (1,160).
- VCU is larger with 28,082 students than UR (3,876 students).
University of Richmond View More Rivals | Virginia Commonwealth University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in Liberal Arts Colleges #6 in Virginia | Rankings | #218 in National Universities #14 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University of Richmond, VA | Location | Richmond, VA |
UR| Known as | VCU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $62,600 | Undergraduate | $16,458 Virginia residents $39,042 out-of-state |
| $27,852 | Graduate | $16,753 Virginia residents $31,589 out-of-state |
| $41,231 | Financial Aid | $11,794 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 32.97% | Acceptance Rate | 83.90% |
| 24.27% | Yield | 32.28% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,876 | Total Students | 28,082 |
| 3,145 | Undergraduate | 20,958 |
| 731 | Graduate | 7,124 |
| 208 | Online Enrollment | 2,680 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $78,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,875) $6,850 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) $7,301 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 427 Full-time 200 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,183 Full-time 710 Part-time |
| 1,590 Full-time 299 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,266 Full-time 835 Part-time |
| $112,078 for Faculties $70,593 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,025 for Faculties $73,850 Part-time |