- Virginia State University (VSU) 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 VSU ($22,006).
- UR has tighter acceptance rate of 32.97% than VSU (91.11%).
- UR has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than VSU (910).
- VSU is larger with 4,648 students than UR (3,876 students).
| Virginia State University View More Rivals | University of Richmond View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #29 in Liberal Arts Colleges #6 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | University of Richmond, VA |
VSU| Known as | UR | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $62,600 |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,852 |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $41,231 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 32.97% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 24.27% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 3,876 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 3,145 |
| 348 | Graduate | 731 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $38,400 | 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 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: 2,875) $6,850 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 427 Full-time 200 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,590 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,078 for Faculties $70,593 Part-time |