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Overview |
ASU | VMI | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 69% |
Admission |
ASU | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
ASU | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ASU | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 1,512 students)
ASU vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 130.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at VMI than Appalachian State University ($39,590.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than VMI ($13,084 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 8.5% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,674 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than Appalachian State University (69% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 156.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($19,111 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 18 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at VMI (3.65)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
ASU vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Appalachian State University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $20,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/