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Overview |
Louisville | VMI | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Louisville | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $258 |
Diversity |
Louisville | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,512 students)
Louisville vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or VMI?
- University of Louisville is 26% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at VMI than University of Louisville ($39,590.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Louisville ($18,129 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 0.1% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,668 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Virginia Military Institute (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 56.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($19,111 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 20 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than VMI (71.1%)
Louisville vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of Louisville (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $16,900 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,344 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/