| VMI vs. VSU |
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|---|---|---|
#6 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region III Universities #24 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,043 Virginia Residents $22,650 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $13,218 Virginia Residents $24,860 Out-of-State |
| More$18,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$16,545 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower945 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter71.25% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.63% |
| Favorable31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.27% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,527 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,605 |
| Smaller1,527 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,124 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 481 |
| - | Online Student Population | 190 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 178 | Number of faculty | 491 |
| Lower$81,628 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,715 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.