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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA Temple CNU| Virginia Military Institute | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,560 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vmi.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,076 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,778 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,229 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,735 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 45% |
Admission |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,171 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 957 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VMI | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 1,560 students)
VMI vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VMI or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 212% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at VMI than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($40,778.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than LGCNHS ($17,229 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 95.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,990 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (81% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 106.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,735 vs. $6,657)
VMI vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VMI or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or VMI .
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
VMI vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VMI or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and VMI.
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $10,800 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/