VMI vs. Western Carolina University
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - VMI and Western Carolina University where VMI is a Public, 4 or more years located in Lexington, VA and Western Carolina University is a Public, 4 or more years located in Cullowhee, NC.
Next list compare two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information in full comparison page.
- Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
- VMI has more expensive tuition & fees ($45,962) than Western Carolina University ($8,277).
- It is harder to admit to Western Carolina University than VMI.
- VMI has higher submitted SAT score (1,180) than Western Carolina University (1,110).
- VMI has higher submitted ACT score (72) than Western Carolina University (66).
- Western Carolina University has more students with 11,639 students while VMI has 1,685 students.
- Western Carolina University has more full-time faculties with 498 faculties while VMI has 143 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - Virginia Military Institute and Western Carolina University.
| VMI | vs. | Western Carolina University |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, Virginia | Location | Cullowhee, North Carolina |
| Public, 4 or more years | School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Bachelor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
In-State$19,118
Out-Of-State$45,962 | Tuition & Fees | In-State$4,277
Out-Of-State$8,277 |
| 71% ($14,188) | % Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount) | 68% ($6,218) |
| $14,188 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $6,218 |
| 53.14 % | Acceptance Rates | 38.84 % |
| 48.96 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 26.53 % |
| 1,180 | SAT Score | 1,110 |
| 72 | ACT Score | 66 |
| 79 % | Graduation Rate | 62 % |
| 19 % | Transfer-out Rate | 29 % |
| 89 % | Retention Rate | 80 % |
| 1,685 | Student Population | 11,639 |
| 143 | Number of Faculties | 498 |
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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