| VMI vs. Citadel |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region IV Universities #7 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$19,670 Virginia Residents $48,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,570 South Carolina Residents $35,826 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $10,890 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State |
| Less$12,299 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,363 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter63.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.40% |
| Favorable46.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.52% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,698 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,740 |
| Smaller1,698 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,858 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 882 |
| - | Online Student Population | 628 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower16% |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,362) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,642) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 186 | Number of faculties | 311 |
| Lower$63,489 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$79,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.