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SCAD Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU VCU William & Mary| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 81% |
Admission |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 55.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($10,076.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at VMI than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($40,778.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than VMI ($11,163 vs. $17,229)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 22% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,990 vs. $13,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (81% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 8.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($13,735 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 31 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $23,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $39,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/