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Overview |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 69% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,512 students)
Virginia Tech vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or VMI?
- Virginia Tech is 23.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at VMI than Virginia Tech ($39,590.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Virginia Tech ($18,129 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 18.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($10,674 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than Virginia Tech (69% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 149.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($19,111 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 71 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Virginia Tech vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Virginia Military Institute (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $2,900 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $62,100)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $1,034 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($23,966 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/