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Overview |
Auburn | VMI | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 69% |
Admission |
Auburn | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Auburn | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 1,512 students)
Auburn vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or VMI?
- Auburn University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at VMI than Auburn University ($39,590.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Auburn ($18,129 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 40.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,674 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Virginia Military Institute (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 95.2% larger than aid received Auburn University ($19,111 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 79 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn 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 Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Auburn University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $8,000 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/