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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Covenant College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Virginia Tech?
- Covenant College is 212% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Covenant College than Virginia Tech ($37,760.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Covenant College ($19,301 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Covenant College are 8.5% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,688 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 248.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($26,658 vs. $7,649)
Covenant College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 21 points higher than at Covenant College (1189)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Covenant College (3.7)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Covenant College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Covenant College (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $19,400 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $45,600)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- Covenant College 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 Covenant College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/