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Overview |
VMI | WVU | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,512 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vmi.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VMI | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,782 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,590 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,674 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,129 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
VMI | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,192 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 847 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1300 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
VMI | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VMI | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
VMI | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VMI | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
VMI | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,512 students)
VMI vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VMI or WVU?
- Virginia Military Institute is 4.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at VMI than West Virginia University ($39,590.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than VMI ($12,202 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 8.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,674 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Virginia Military Institute (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 63.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($19,111 vs. $11,685)
VMI vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VMI or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or VMI .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 61 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
VMI vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VMI or WVU? 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 WVU and VMI.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than West Virginia University (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $11,500 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/