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Overview |
Westminster College | VMI | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Westminster College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 |
Westminster College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Westminster College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or VMI?
- Westminster College is 288.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at VMI than Westminster College ($39,590.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Westminster College ($18,129 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 11.5% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,674 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 58.3% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($30,252 vs. $19,111)
Westminster College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 111 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than VMI (71.1%)
Westminster College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $16,400 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,700)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/