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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Florida Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Eckerd College Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion USF Main Campus| Virginia Military Institute | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,560 | 732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vmi.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,076 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,778 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,229 | $8,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,735 | $15,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,171 | 2,119 | ||
| Admitted | 957 | 1,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $153 |
Diversity |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 14% | ||
Campus |
VMI | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 732 students)
VMI vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VMI or New College of Florida?
- Virginia Military Institute is 92.8% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($10,076.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at VMI than New College of Florida ($40,778.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than VMI ($8,368 vs. $17,229)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 25.6% lower than costs at New College of Florida ($10,990 vs. $13,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 11.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($15,266 vs. $13,735)
VMI vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VMI or New College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New College of Florida or VMI .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 146 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than New College of Florida (74%)
VMI vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VMI or New College of Florida? 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 New College of Florida and VMI.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than New College of Florida (69% vs. 68%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $10,141 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($14,859 vs. $25,000)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/