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Overview |
VMI | VWC | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,512 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vmi.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VMI | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,782 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,590 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,674 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,129 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
VMI | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,192 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 847 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1300 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
VMI | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VMI | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VMI | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
VMI | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
VMI | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,512 students)
VMI vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VMI or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 268.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at VMI than Virginia Wesleyan College ($39,590.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than VWC ($18,129 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 3.7% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,674 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 44.3% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($27,568 vs. $19,111)
VMI vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VMI or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or VMI .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 157 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
VMI vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VMI or VWC? 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 VWC and VMI.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $20,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/