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Overview |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or VMI?
- Allegheny College is 441.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Allegheny College than Virginia Military Institute ($52,950.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Allegheny College ($18,129 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 29.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($10,674 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 122.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($42,599 vs. $19,111)
Allegheny College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or VMI? 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 VMI and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,900 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,200)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/