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- Location: Fairfax, VA
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $18,841
- SAT range: 1140-1350
- Niche grade:  B+

#10. George Mason University

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- Location: Hampden-sydney, VA
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Net price: $28,679
- SAT range: 1080-1260
- Niche grade:  B+

#9. Hampden-Sydney College

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- Location: Richmond, VA
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Net price: $19,656
- SAT range: 1070-1300
- Niche grade:  B+

#8. Virginia Commonwealth University

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- Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $18,528
- SAT range: 1140-1310
- Niche grade:  A-

#7. James Madison University

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- Location: Lexington, VA
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $18,100
- SAT range: 1080-1300
- Niche grade:  A-

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#6. Virginia Military Institute

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- Location: University Of Richmond, VA
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- Net price: $28,881
- SAT range: 1280-1460
- Niche grade:  A

#5. University of Richmond

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- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Net price: $18,399
- SAT range: 1360-1520
- Niche grade:  A+

#4. William & Mary

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- Location: Blacksburg, VA
- Acceptance rate: 56%
- Net price: $20,109
- SAT range: 1210-1410
- Niche grade:  A+

#3. Virginia Tech

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- Location: Lexington, VA
- Acceptance rate: 19%
- Net price: $26,063
- SAT range: 1410-1530
- Niche grade:  A+

#2. Washington and Lee University

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- Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Acceptance rate: 21%
- Net price: $20,401
- SAT range: 1380-1500
- Niche grade:  A+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

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