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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VMI | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,909 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,246 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 3,113 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1255 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 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
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,940 students vs. 1,560 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or VMI?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 35.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at VMI than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($40,778.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($17,229 vs. $17,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($10,990 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Virginia Military Institute (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 26.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($13,735 vs. $10,886)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 117 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than VMI (81.7%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,000)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- VMI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/