| Citadel vs. VMI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region IV Universities #7 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,570 South Carolina Residents $37,370 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,484 Virginia Residents $51,186 Out-of-State |
| $12,690 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$12,565 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,185 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier98.58% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.06% |
| Lower30.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,721 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,512 |
| Larger2,695 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,512 |
| 1,026 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 616 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 311 | Number of faculties | 186 |
| Higher$84,550 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$71,695 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.