Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Virginia Military Institute's yield is 16 pts higher than St. Mary's College of Maryland's
Yield rate - 2
St. Mary's College of Maryland's SAT midpoint is 60 points higher than Virginia Military Institute's
SAT midpoint - 3
Virginia Military Institute admits 71% vs. 73% at St. Mary's College of Maryland
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Virginia Military InstituteAccessiblefrom VirginiaSelectivefrom other states
- St. Mary's College of MarylandSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Virginia Military InstituteTest-blind
- St. Mary's College of MarylandRequired for some applicants
How they read a record
Virginia Military Institute
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 43% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
St. Mary's College of Maryland
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 29% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Virginia Military Institute | St. Mary's College of Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Important |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Very important |
| Essay | Considered | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;St. Mary's College of Maryland (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;St. Mary's College of Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;St. Mary's College of Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why