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- Newport News, VA
- #331 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $24,059
- SAT Range: 1110-1320

#10. Christopher Newport University

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- Fredericksburg, VA
- #314 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 82%
- Net price: $21,901
- SAT Range: 1130-1320

#9. University of Mary Washington

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- Wise, VA
- #156 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Net price: $10,193
- SAT Range: 990-1230

#8. The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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- Fairfax, VA
- #115 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $18,841
- SAT Range: 1140-1350

#7. George Mason University

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- Richmond, VA
- #106 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Net price: $19,656
- SAT Range: 1070-1300

#6. Virginia Commonwealth University

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- Harrisonburg, VA
- #90 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $18,528
- SAT Range: 1140-1310

#5. James Madison University

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- Lexington, VA
- #81 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $18,100
- SAT Range: 1080-1300

#4. Virginia Military Institute

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- Williamsburg, VA
- #18 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Net price: $18,399
- SAT Range: 1360-1520

#3. William & Mary

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- Blacksburg, VA
- #12 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 56%
- Net price: $20,109
- SAT Range: 1210-1410

#2. Virginia Tech

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- Charlottesville, VA
- #4 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 21%
- Net price: $20,401
- SAT Range: 1380-1500

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

#1. University of Virginia