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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Vanderbilt Clemson WUSTL UofSC UVA Mason Tulane Maryland| Emory University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 55% |
Admission |
Emory | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $247 |
Diversity |
Emory | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Emory | 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Virginia Tech?
- Emory University is 371.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Emory than Virginia Tech ($59,920.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Emory ($22,205 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 27.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,888 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than Emory University (55% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 495% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($50,828 vs. $8,542)
Emory vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 170 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Virginia Tech (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $65,000)
- Emory University students graduate with a $6,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,966)
- Emory graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($178 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/