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Overview |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,876 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,330 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,330 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,870 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,248 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,385 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,364 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,501 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,512 students)
University of Richmond vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or VMI?
- University of Richmond is 516.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at University of Richmond than Virginia Military Institute ($60,330.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than University of Richmond ($18,129 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 39.3% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($10,674 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than University of Richmond (69% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 142.7% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($46,385 vs. $19,111)
University of Richmond vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or University of Richmond .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 198 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
University of Richmond vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond 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 Richmond.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Virginia Military Institute (83% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $11,800 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $62,100)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $3,852 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($21,148 vs. $25,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/