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Overview |
JCU | VMI | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
JCU | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCU | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,512 students)
JCU vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or VMI?
- John Carroll University is 365% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at JCU than Virginia Military Institute ($45,490.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than JCU ($18,129 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 23.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,674 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($30,415 vs. $19,111)
JCU vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 12 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at VMI (3.65)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
JCU vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Virginia Military Institute (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $4,500 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,600)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- VMI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/