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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Brigham Young University Idaho | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU-I | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,023 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,536 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,676 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,899 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,904 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 57% |
Admission |
BYU-I | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 9,768 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU-I | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $247 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
BYU-I | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 32% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | 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
- Brigham Young University Idaho is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (43,023 students vs. 38,170 students)
BYU-I vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 166.8% more expensive to attend than BYU-I for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 600% higher at Virginia Tech than Brigham Young University Idaho ($31,754.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than Virginia Tech ($7,899 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 171.2% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($4,676 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brigham Young University Idaho than Virginia Tech (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is 56% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Idaho ($7,649 vs. $4,904)
BYU-I vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or BYU-I .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 170 points higher than at BYU-I (1040)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at BYU-I (3.34)
- BYU-I has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
BYU-I vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I 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 BYU-I.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Brigham Young University Idaho (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $18,300 more per year than BYU-I graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $46,700)
- Brigham Young University Idaho students graduate with a $12,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($11,000 vs. $23,966)
- BYU-I graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($113 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYU-I students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/