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Overview |
W&J | VMI | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
W&J | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
W&J | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
W&J | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
W&J | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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 Military Institute is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or VMI?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 407.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at W&J than Virginia Military Institute ($49,612.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than W&J ($18,129 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 26.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,674 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 103.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($38,963 vs. $19,111)
W&J vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or W&J .
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
W&J vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Virginia Military Institute (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $5,200 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,900)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/