- Both Virginia State University (VSU) and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- VMI has more expensive tuition of $51,186 than VSU ($22,006).
- VMI has tighter acceptance rate of 53.14% than VSU (91.11%).
- VMI has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than VSU (910).
- VSU is larger with 4,648 students than VMI (1,512 students).
| Virginia State University View More Rivals | Virginia Military Institute View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #52 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | Lexington, VA |
VSU| Known as | VMI | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,484 Virginia residents $51,186 out-of-state |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 53.14% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 48.96% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 1,512 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 1,512 |
| 348 | Graduate | 0 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) $3,196 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,478 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 573 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,028 for Faculties $53,987 Part-time |