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Overview |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 69% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,512 students)
Susquahanna vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or VMI?
- Susquehanna University is 456.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Susquahanna than Virginia Military Institute ($54,440.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Susquahanna ($18,129 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 40.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,674 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Virginia Military Institute (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 114.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($40,914 vs. $19,111)
Susquahanna vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than VMI (71.1%)
Susquahanna vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Virginia Military Institute (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $5,100 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,000)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/