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Penn State JMU U of A NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland UC Riverside William & Mary| Arizona State University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 79,593 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,308 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,091 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,401 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,992 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 55% |
Admission |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,840 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 62,084 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1240/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $247 |
Diversity |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 38,294 students)
ASU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 12.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $11,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Virginia Tech than Arizona State University ($33,310.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Virginia Tech ($16,401 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 8.1% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($14,888 vs. $16,091)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than Virginia Tech (89% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,992 vs. $8,542)
ASU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 52 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
ASU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and ASU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Arizona State University (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $12,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $3,688 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,278 vs. $23,966)
- ASU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($209 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/