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Overview |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (3,322 students vs. 1,560 students)
Wingate University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or VMI?
- Wingate University is 297.9% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at VMI than Wingate University ($40,778.00 vs. $40,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Wingate University ($17,229 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 2.9% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,676 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Virginia Military Institute (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 165.2% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($36,426 vs. $13,735)
Wingate University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 99 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than VMI (81.7%)
Wingate University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Wingate University (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $9,200 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,900)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- VMI graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/