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Overview |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 55% |
Admission |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1240/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Virginia Tech than Auburn University ($33,310.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Auburn ($22,205 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 3.4% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,888 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Virginia Tech (75% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,644 vs. $8,542)
Auburn vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 8 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have at the same average high school GPA (3.97) as students at Virginia Tech (3.97)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Auburn University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $10,900 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- Auburn graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/