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Overview |
Penn State York | VMI | ||
| Location | York, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 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 York | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 69% |
Admission |
Penn State York | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 York | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 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 York | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State York | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or VMI?
- Penn State York is 49.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at VMI than Penn State York ($39,590.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Penn State York ($18,129 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 21.6% lower than costs at Penn State York ($10,674 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Virginia Military Institute (84% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 126.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($19,111 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 89 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than VMI (71.1%)
Penn State York vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Penn State York (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- VMI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/