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Overview |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,876 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,330 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,330 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,870 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,248 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,385 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,364 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,501 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $244 |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 73% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,053 students)
University of Richmond vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or SVU?
- University of Richmond is 219.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.9% higher at University of Richmond than Southern Virginia University ($60,330.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than University of Richmond ($23,274 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 62.5% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($9,150 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than University of Richmond (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 466.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($46,385 vs. $8,188)
University of Richmond vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or University of Richmond .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 296 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
University of Richmond vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond or SVU? 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 SVU and University of Richmond.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Southern Virginia University (83% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $33,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $40,600)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,506 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,654)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($218 vs. $244)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/