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Hamilton College Colgate Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Barnard NYU Middlebury Amherst Wellesley Swarthmore Colby College| United States Military Academy | Vassar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | Vassar | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,508 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $66,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $66,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,415 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 58% |
Admission |
West Point | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,430 | 12,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 2,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1435/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
West Point | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $163 |
Diversity |
West Point | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
West Point | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 64% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 2,456 students)
West Point vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Vassar?
- Vassar College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Vassar than United States Military Academy ($66,870.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than United States Military Academy (58% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($53,840 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Vassar (3.86)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (17.7%) than West Point (14%)
West Point vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or Vassar? 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 Vassar and West Point.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than United States Military Academy (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/