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Overview |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,512 students)
DeSales University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or VMI?
- DeSales University is 320.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at DeSales University than Virginia Military Institute ($41,100.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than DeSales University ($18,129 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 26.5% lower than costs at DeSales University ($10,674 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($27,824 vs. $19,111)
DeSales University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 85 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than VMI (71.1%)
DeSales University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is the same as at Virginia Military Institute (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $11,000 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/