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Overview |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 69% |
Admission |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,512 students)
Ohio State vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or VMI?
- Ohio State University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at VMI than Ohio State University ($39,590.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Ohio State ($18,129 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 31.2% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,674 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Virginia Military Institute (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 73.8% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($19,111 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 156 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Virginia Military Institute (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $11,500 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio State 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 Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/