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Overview |
UC | VMI | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 69% |
Admission |
UC | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
UC | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UC | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UC | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,512 students)
UC vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or VMI?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 17.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at VMI than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($39,590.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than UC ($18,129 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 20.4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,674 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (69% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 118.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($19,111 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 26 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at VMI (3.65)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than VMI (71.1%)
UC vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $16,500 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC 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/