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Overview |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1105/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown College is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,512 students)
Georgetown College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or VMI?
- Georgetown College is 315.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Georgetown College than Virginia Military Institute ($40,610.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than VMI ($15,152 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 5% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,674 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 110.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($40,308 vs. $19,111)
Georgetown College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 94 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than VMI (71.1%)
Georgetown College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Georgetown College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $15,800 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $46,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/