- Both Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and University of Rhode Island (URI) are public.
- VCU is located in Richmond, VA and URI is located in Kingston, RI.
- VCU has more expensive tuition of $39,042 than URI ($35,804).
- URI has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than VCU (83.90%).
- URI has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than VCU (1,160).
- VCU is larger with 28,082 students than URI (17,473 students).
Virginia Commonwealth University View More Rivals | University of Rhode Island View More Rivals | |
| #218 in National Universities #14 in Virginia | Rankings | #104 in National Universities #2 in Rhode Island |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Richmond, VA | Location | Kingston, RI |
VCU| Known as | URI | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,458 Virginia residents $39,042 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,408 Rhode Island residents $35,804 out-of-state |
| $16,753 Virginia residents $31,589 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,450 Rhode Island residents $31,952 out-of-state |
| $11,794 | Financial Aid | $12,715 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 83.90% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 20.66% |
| 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,082 | Total Students | 17,473 |
| 20,958 | Undergraduate | 14,768 |
| 7,124 | Graduate | 2,705 |
| 2,680 | Online Enrollment | 775 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) $7,301 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570) $8,506 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,183 Full-time 710 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 772 Full-time 350 Part-time |
| 6,266 Full-time 835 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,586 Full-time 523 Part-time |
| $96,025 for Faculties $73,850 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,554 for Faculties $64,470 Part-time |