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Overview |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,876 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,330 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,330 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,870 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,248 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,385 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 34% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,364 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,501 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | 1400/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 3,876 students)
University of Richmond vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or UVA?
- University of Richmond is 255.3% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at University of Richmond than University of Virginia Main Campus ($60,330.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than University of Richmond ($19,469 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($12,890 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than University of Virginia Main Campus (57% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 73% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($46,385 vs. $26,818)
University of Richmond vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or University of Richmond .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 27 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at UVA (31)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than UVA (18.7%)
University of Richmond vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond or UVA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UVA and University of Richmond.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of Richmond (94% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $73,900)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $1,648 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,148)
- UVA graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($201 vs. $218)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/