Western Carolina vs. VMI
The following statements compare Western Carolina University and Virginia Military Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- VMI's tuition ($52,638) is more expensive than Western Carolina ($8,630).
- VMI's acceptance rate (71.25%) is lower than Western Carolina (81.83%).
- VMI has higher yield (31.73%) than Western Carolina (12.70%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
- VMI's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Western Carolina (16 to 1).
- Western Carolina (11,686 students) is larger than VMI (1,527 students) with more enrolled students.
- VMI ($19,593) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Carolina ($6,267).
- VMI's graduation rate (76%) is higher than Western Carolina (60%).
Western Carolina University
Public, 4 years • Cullowhee, NC #421 National Universities, #26 in North Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,630 In-State
$8,630 out-of-state
$8,630 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,267
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.83% Acceptance Rate
12.70% Yield
Enrollment
10,112 Undergraduate
1,574 Graduate
2,836 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
549 Faculties (full-time)
1,598 Staffs (full-time)
$81,749 Faculty Salary
$63,383 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Virginia Military Institute
Public, 4 years • Lexington, VA #66 Liberal Arts Colleges, #9 in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$21,046 In-State
$52,638 out-of-state
$52,638 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$19,593
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
71.25% Acceptance Rate
31.73% Yield
Enrollment
1,527 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
588 Staffs (full-time)
$81,628 Faculty Salary
$63,071 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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