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Overview |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,419 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,919 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,923 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,299 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 835 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1160 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,512 students)
UVa-Wise vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 62% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at VMI than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($39,590.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than VMI ($9,923 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 11.7% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,674 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 33.7% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($19,111 vs. $14,299)
UVa-Wise vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or UVa-Wise .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 197 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming VMI students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
UVa-Wise vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise 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 UVa-Wise.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (69% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $20,000 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $4,173 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,827 vs. $25,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/