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