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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA CNU Kent State| La Roche College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | VMI | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,618 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,960 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,960 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,268 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,638 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,167 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
LRC | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,601 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1055/1235 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LRC | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
LRC | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
LRC | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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
- La Roche College is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,618 students vs. 1,560 students)
LRC vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or VMI?
- La Roche College is 217.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($31,960.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at VMI than La Roche College ($40,778.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than LRC ($17,229 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 20.7% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,990 vs. $13,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Virginia Military Institute (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 54.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($21,167 vs. $13,735)
LRC vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 200 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming VMI students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at LRC (3.2)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than LRC (77.6%)
LRC vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than La Roche College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $17,800 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/