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University at Albany- SUNY Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina TU Mason Cleveland State VCU Kent State Penn State Greater Allegheny| Penn State Beaver | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Beaver | VMI | ||
| Location | Monaca, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 522 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Beaver | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,113 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,274 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
Penn State Beaver | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,707 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,591 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
Penn State Beaver | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Beaver | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State Beaver | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Beaver | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Beaver | 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
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 522 students)
Penn State Beaver vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Beaver or VMI?
- Penn State Beaver is 41.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at VMI than Penn State Beaver ($39,590.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than VMI ($18,113 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 14.8% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($10,674 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than Virginia Military Institute (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 106.1% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($19,111 vs. $9,274)
Penn State Beaver vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Beaver or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Penn State Beaver .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 140 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than VMI (71.1%)
Penn State Beaver vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Beaver 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 Penn State Beaver.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Penn State Beaver (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- VMI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/