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Texas A&M Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee UNT Citadel Military College of South Carolina Texas State Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Mason UTSA CofC| Texas A&M University Galveston | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
| Location | Galveston, Texas | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,560 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamug.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,516 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,940 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.3% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 61% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | - | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 35% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Texas A&M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 0 students)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Galveston or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 123.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($10,076.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.1% higher at VMI than Texas A&M University Galveston ($40,778.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Galveston are 40.9% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($7,800 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than Texas A&M University Galveston (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Galveston ($13,735 vs. $0)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Galveston or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Texas A&M University-Galveston .
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Texas A&M University-Galveston (3.44)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Texas A&M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Galveston 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 Texas A&M University-Galveston.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Texas A&M University Galveston (69% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/