| 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 |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,484 Virginia Residents $51,186 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,570 South Carolina Residents $37,370 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,690 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State |
| More$17,109 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,565 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,185 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter71.06% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.58% |
| Favorable42.27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.53% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 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 | ||
| Smaller1,512 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,721 |
| Smaller1,512 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,695 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,026 |
| - | Online Student Population | 616 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower16% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 186 | Number of faculties | 311 |
| Lower$71,695 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,550 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.