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Overview |
NC State | VMI | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 69% |
Admission |
NC State | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
NC State | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NC State | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,512 students)
NC State vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 49.7% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at VMI than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($39,590.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than VMI ($14,852 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 19.4% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,674 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Virginia Military Institute (71% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 108.2% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($19,111 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 125 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Virginia Military Institute (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $4,900 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $4,218 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,782 vs. $25,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/