The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • VMI has more expensive tuition & fees ($51,186) than Citadel ($37,370).
  • It is harder to admit to VMI than Citadel.
  • VMI has a higher submitted SAT score (1,170) than Citadel (1,170).
  • VMI has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Citadel (24).
  • Citadel has more students with 3,721 students while VMI has 1,512 students.
  • VMI has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while Citadel's ratio is 11 to 1.
  • Citadel has more full-time faculties with 208 faculties while VMI has 142 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Virginia Military Institute.
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Citadelvs.VMI
Charleston, South CarolinaLocationLexington, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
In-State$12,570
Out-Of-State$37,370
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$20,484
Out-Of-State$51,186
68%% Receiving Financial Aid65%
$12,565Average Amount of Financial Aid$17,109
98.58 %Acceptance Rates71.06 %
30.53 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)42.27 %
1,170SAT Score1,185
24ACT Score26
70 %Graduation Rate76 %
16 %Transfer-out Rate19 %
84 %Retention Rate82 %
3,721Student Population1,512
208Number of Faculties142
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesROTC, Study Abroad
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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