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USAFA West Point Virginia Tech JMU United States Coast Guard Academy Yale Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State| United States Naval Academy | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1105/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 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 |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 13% | ||
| 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 |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 1,512 students)
Annapolis vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at VMI than United States Naval Academy ($39,590.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than United States Naval Academy (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($19,111 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/