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Overview |
Xavier | VMI | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Xavier | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Xavier | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Xavier | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | 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
- Xavier University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,512 students)
Xavier vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or VMI?
- Xavier University is 357.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Xavier than Virginia Military Institute ($44,770.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Xavier ($18,129 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 29.5% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,674 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 46% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($27,897 vs. $19,111)
Xavier vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 28 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Xavier students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than VMI (71.1%)
Xavier vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Virginia Military Institute (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $7,600 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,500)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/