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Overview |
PC | VMI | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
PC | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
PC | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 35% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or VMI?
- Presbyterian College is 298.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at VMI than Presbyterian College ($39,590.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than PC ($18,129 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 5.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,674 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 79.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($34,379 vs. $19,111)
PC vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or PC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 57 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PC (3.6)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Presbyterian College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $14,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,700)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- VMI graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/