The Citadel vs. VMI, Compare and Contrast

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<p>This summer, I read a couple Pat Conroy’s works, including the Lord of Discipline and The Boo. Conroy, a Citadel graduate, makes some passing references to the rivalry between his alma mater and the Virginia Military Institute.</p>

<p>As a Catholic, liberal, Democratic northerner, I thought the two school to be interchangable (southern, public military schools). I asked around and did a bit of research on the Internet to compare and contrast.</p>

<p>Now I am asking members of the forum to compare and contrast VMI and the Citadel. Any impressions would be welcome.</p>

<p>For my two cents and for whatever it is worth, my impressions are that VMI has a national reputation and is seen as a stronger than average liberal arts school.</p>

<p>The Citadel, on the other hand, has a much stronger regional reputation; and its alumni network is much stronger than either Clemson or the University of South Carolina.</p>

<p>Any other comments?</p>

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<p>I could answer some VMI questions for you but all I know about The Citadel is that my son applied there, was accepted, chose VMI instead. I would be more than happy to answer specific VMI questions for you</p>

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<p>VMI is much more popular…</p>

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<p>The Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s review of the Citadel from their guidebook “All-American Colleges: Top Schools for Conservatives, Old-Fashioned Liberals, and People of Faith.” <a href=“http://www.isi.org/college_guide/sample/aac/citadel.pdf[/url]”>http://www.isi.org/college_guide/sample/aac/citadel.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;