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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Alvernia University Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA CNU| Rosemont College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rosemont College | VMI | ||
| Location | Rosemont, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rosemont.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rosemont College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,885 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,885 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,530 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,297 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,563 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Rosemont College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,578 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,176 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Rosemont College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rosemont College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rosemont College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 41% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rosemont College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rosemont 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 Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 777 students)
Rosemont College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rosemont College or VMI?
- Rosemont College is 107.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($20,885.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at VMI than Rosemont College ($40,778.00 vs. $20,885.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Rosemont College ($17,229 vs. $19,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 23.1% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($10,990 vs. $13,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($17,563 vs. $13,735)
Rosemont College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rosemont College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Rosemont College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 255 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming VMI students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Rosemont College (74.5%)
Rosemont College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rosemont 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 Rosemont College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Rosemont College (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $14,500 more per year than Rosemont College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,600)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/