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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Berea College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,600 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,600 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,892 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,379 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,923 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,073 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 678 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1156/1335 | 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 | Mar 31, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $247 |
Diversity |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 1,487 students)
Berea College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or Virginia Tech?
- Berea College is 282.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($48,600.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Berea College than Virginia Tech ($48,600.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than Virginia Tech ($4,379 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 88.6% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($7,892 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berea College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 507.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($51,923 vs. $8,542)
Berea College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Berea College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 93 points higher than at Berea College (1117)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Berea College (3.62)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Berea College (32.7%)
Berea College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea College 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 Berea College.
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $28,900 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $18,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($5,800 vs. $23,966)
- Berea College graduates are paying $188 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($59 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/