Which has a larger campus, WashU or UVA?

UVA has a much larger physical campus than Washington University in St. Louis. The difference is noticeable: UVA has more distance between some destinations and a broader, more expansive college-town setting.

UVA suits a student who wants a large public-university environment with extensive grounds, including the historic Lawn and Rotunda, academic areas, residence halls, athletic facilities, gardens, and nearby natural spaces. Its campus is woven into Charlottesville, so the experience can feel like living in a sizable university community with the city immediately around it. A bike or campus bus can be useful for some trips, though many daily undergraduate destinations remain walkable.

WashU fits someone who prefers a more compact, highly walkable campus. Danforth has a cohesive, landscaped feel, with major academic buildings, residential areas, libraries, and student spaces relatively close together. It borders Forest Park and sits near the Delmar Loop, so students can access large green space and restaurants without the university itself being geographically sprawling.