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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary NKU Old Dominion UVA CNU| Thomas More University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas More | VMI | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Thomas More | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 |
Thomas More | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas More | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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
- Thomas More University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 1,512 students)
Thomas More vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or VMI?
- Thomas More University is 248.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at VMI than Thomas More University ($39,590.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Thomas More ($18,129 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 6.6% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,014 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($23,834 vs. $19,111)
Thomas More vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 123 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than VMI (71.1%)
Thomas More vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Thomas More University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $7,600 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,500)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/