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Harvard Princeton William & Mary Villanova Columbia Stanford UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Duke Bucknell Brown| Yale University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 57% |
Admission |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 2, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $218 |
Diversity |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Yale | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 3,876 students)
Yale vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or University of Richmond?
- Yale University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Yale than University of Richmond ($62,250.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than University of Richmond ($18,647 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 24.1% lower than costs at Yale University ($14,870 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Yale University (57% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 36.9% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($63,523 vs. $46,385)
Yale vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 161 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Yale students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than University of Richmond (97% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $44,500 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $73,900)
- Yale University students graduate with a $7,648 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,148)
- Yale graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($139 vs. $218)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/