- Virginia State University (VSU) is a public school while Marymount University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Marymount University has more expensive tuition of $39,050 than VSU ($22,006).
- VSU has tighter acceptance rate of 91.11% than Marymount University (92.26%).
- VSU is larger with 4,648 students than Marymount University (3,711 students).
| Virginia State University View More Rivals | Marymount University View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #16 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | Arlington, VA |
VSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $39,050 |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | $23,446 |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $21,312 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 92.26% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 18.18% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 3,711 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 2,275 |
| 348 | Graduate | 1,436 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 864 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,108) $9,480 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,000 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 144 Full-time 193 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 353 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,045 for Faculties $73,008 Part-time |