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Overview |
Montreat College | VMI | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 932 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,460 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,294 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,528 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Montreat College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,154 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,412 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montreat College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Montreat College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 932 students)
Montreat College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or VMI?
- Montreat College is 212.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($31,460.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at VMI than Montreat College ($40,778.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Montreat College ($17,229 vs. $26,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 2.4% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,730 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 42.2% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($19,528 vs. $13,735)
Montreat College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 179 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Montreat College (65.6%)
Montreat College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Montreat College (69% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $21,200 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $40,900)
- Virginia Military Institute and Montreat College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Military Institute and Montreat College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/