| 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,570 South Carolina Residents $38,508 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,780 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State |
| More$18,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,018 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier71.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter22.72% |
| Lower31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable90.93% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,527 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,793 |
| Smaller1,527 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,737 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,056 |
| - | Online Student Population | 882 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 178 | Number of faculty | 313 |
| Lower$81,628 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,637 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.