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Overview |
Immaculata University | VMI | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Academics |
Immaculata University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Immaculata University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,512 students)
Immaculata University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or VMI?
- Immaculata University is 175% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at VMI than Immaculata University ($39,590.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Immaculata University ($18,129 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 18.2% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($10,674 vs. $12,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 21.3% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($19,111 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 164 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Immaculata University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,900 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,200)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/