University of Central Florida vs Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Military Institute is the more selective of the two at 40%, versus 41% at University of Central Florida. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

University of Central Florida and Virginia Military Institute are almost equally selective (41% vs 40%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. University of Central Florida leans more on standardized test scores, first-generation status, state residency, while Virginia Military Institute puts more weight on application essay, recommendations, interview. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, University of Central Florida's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1350 and Virginia Military Institute's is around 1230. Admitted students at University of Central Florida post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.