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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,932 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,082 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,074 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,539 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,059 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,477 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 2,450 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 1,020 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or VMI?
- University of Minnesota Morris is 28.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($12,932.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.4% higher at VMI than University of Minnesota Morris ($40,778.00 vs. $15,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than VMI ($9,539 vs. $17,229)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 9.1% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,074 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than Virginia Military Institute (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 16.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($16,059 vs. $13,735)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 7 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (3.54)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (70.5%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris 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 University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $19,700 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/